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Is it possible to sue for defamation of character?

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Is it possible to sue for defamation of character?

You’d be forgiven for thinking that defamation claims are reserved for celebrities. The ‘Wagatha Christie’ case between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney attracted significant media attention. The Depp-Heard trial saw different outcomes from the courts in the UK and USA which raised questions over the justice systems in each country. There is a danger that […]