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Thread #52833   Message #810460
Posted By: GUEST,Richard Bridge
24-Oct-02 - 05:11 PM
Thread Name: BS: Libel/Slander law UK
Subject: RE: BS: Libel/Slander law UK
Gervase.

You perhaps overlook that a person may sue (all other things being equal) if he is in fact identified. This includes identification through extrinsic facts.

"Lying piece of shit" is not actionable. It is mere vulgar abuse. The "fair comment" rule is not involved.