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Title: | Defamation in East Africa |
Author: | Hodgin, R.W. |
Year: | 1973 |
Periodical: | Journal of African Law |
Volume: | 17 |
Issue: | 1 |
Pages: | 66-93 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | East Africa |
Subject: | defamation |
Abstract: | This article reviews the application of the English law of defamation in the East African countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania) and assesses the possible contribution of the Kenya Defamation Act, 1970. Sections: 1. The received law - 2. The defamatory statement (Religion: Politics; General defamatory statements) - 3. The defences (Justification; Privilege; Fair comment; Apology; Unintentional defamation) - 4. Damages- Conclusions. Notes; Resume en français. |