Defamatory imputations -- The Form and meaning of the defamatory statement -- Slanders actionable per se -- Slander actionable only on proof of special damage -- Publication -- Indentity of the person defamed -- Parties: who may sue and be sued -- Remedies -- Defences: general -- Justification (Truth) -- Fair comment -- Absolute privilege -- Qualified privilege at common law -- Qualified privilege: statute -- Malice -- Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 -- Other defences -- Malicious falsehood -- Other causes of action arising from statements -- Criminal libel -- The European convention on human rights and libel -- The Initial stages -- Interlocutory injunctions -- Statement of claim -- Defences -- Reply and defence to counterclaim -- Interlocutory matters -- Apology, settlement and payment into court -- The Trial: the plaintiff's case -- The Trial: the defendant's casess -- Functions of judge and jury -- The Trial: the final jury -- Appeall

1. Libel and slander -- Great Britain
2. Criminal -- Defamation
3. Slander