For definitive coverage of defamation law, media law practitioners, defamation specialists and academics need look no further than this leading text. It is a one-stop reference source on the subject, providing expert commentary and analysis from a distinguished team of writers. The tenth edition has been thoroughly updated with recent case decisions and legislation, including the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on this area of practice. The text also consolidates information contained in supplements to the previous edition to include the Defamation Act 1996, changes brought about by the Civil Procedure Rules and key decisions made elsewhere in the Commonwealth. * New edition of the definitive source on defamation law * Covers practice and procedure, remedies and a wealth of key case law * High profile author team which includes leading academics and practitioners from a leading media law chambers * Expert commentary on the continuing effects of the Defamation Act 1996, the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Civil Procedure Rules * Provides updated forms and precedents for everyday use * Supplemented regularly to keep readers up to date with developments