Defamation Act 2009

Document type
Legislation
Country
The legislation governing defamation in Ireland. Includes a defence of innocent publication in s.27. A court may make an order prohibiting publication of a defamatory statement under s.33.  The Act also contains an offence of blasphemy in s.36.
Country
Year
2009
Topic, claim, or defense
Defamation or Personality Rights
Document type
Legislation
Issuing entity
Legislative Branch
Type of service provider
General or Non-Specified
Issues addressed
Trigger for OSP obligations
Type of law
Civil