The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality have decided to review the operation of the Defamation Act 2009 (“the Act”).
The Act, which can be accessed here, came into force on 01 January 2010 and replaced the Defamation Act 1961 and some of the common law applicable prior to the 01 January 2010.
Section 5 of that Act permits the Minister to, commence a review of its operation within 5 years.
In a press release from the Department of Justice and Equality issued o...
The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality have decided to review the operation of the Defamation Act 2009 (“the Act”).
The Act, which can be accessed here, came into force on 01 January 2010 and replaced the Defamation Act 1961 and some of the common law applicable prior to the 01 January 2010.
Section 5 of that Act permits the Minister to, commence a review of its operation within 5 years.
In a press release from the Department of Justice and Equality issued on 01 November 2016, the aim of the review is outlined as follows:
to promote an exchange of views and experiences regarding the operation in practice of the changes made by the Act.
to review recent reforms of defamation law in other relevant jurisdictions.
to examine whether Irish defamation law, and in particular the Defamation Act, remains appropriate and effective for securing its objectives: including in the light of any relevant developments since 2009.
to explore and weigh the arguments (and evidence) for and against any proposed changes in Irish defamation law intended to better respond to its objectives, and
to publish the outcomes of the review, with recommendations on appropriate follow-up measures.
The Department of Justice and Equality has invited members of the public to submit contributions. Submissions should be received by 31 December 2016 by email to defamationactreview@justice.ie or by post to:
Defamation Act Review
Department of Justice and Equality
Bishop’s Square
Redmond’s Hill
Dublin 2.
More information is available of on theDepartment of Justice and Equality’s website. Authors: James Roddy and Killian O’Reilly