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In Canada, defamation is covered under the Criminal Code, specifically sections 297 to 317. Defamatory libel is defined as matter published without lawful justification or excuse that injures a person's reputation by exposing them to hatred, contempt, or ridicule, or is designed to insult them. This can be expressed directly or through insinuation or irony.
*Key Sections:*
- *Section 298*: Defines defamatory libel and its mode of expression.
- *Section 300*: Covers publishing defamatory libel known to be false, punishable by up to 5 years in jail.
- *Section 301*: Covers publishing defamatory libel, punishable by up to 2 years in jail.
- *Sections 304-315*: Provide various defenses for defamatory libel, such as:
- *Fair Comment*: Publishing fair comments on public conduct or works of art.
- *Truth*: Proving the publication was true and for the public benefit.
- *Public Benefit*: Publishing matter relevant to public interest.
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In Canada, defamation is covered under the Criminal Code, specifically sections 297 to 317. Defamatory libel is defined as matter published without lawful justification or excuse that injures a person's reputation by exposing them to hatred, contempt, or ridicule, or is designed to insult them. This can be expressed directly or through insinuation or irony.
*Key Sections:*
- *Section 298*: Defines defamatory libel and its mode of expression.
- *Section 300*: Covers publishing defamatory libel known to be false, punishable by up to 5 years in jail.
- *Section 301*: Covers publishing defamatory libel, punishable by up to 2 years in jail.
- *Sections 304-315*: Provide various defenses for defamatory libel, such as:
- *Fair Comment*: Publishing fair comments on public conduct or works of art.
- *Truth*: Proving the publication was true and for the public benefit.
- *Public Benefit*: Publishing matter relevant to public interest.
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2 April 2021