http://www.legislation.gov.uk/apgb/Geo3/32/60/contentsLibel Act 1792 (repealed)An Act to remove Doubts respecting the Functions of Juries in Cases of Libel.1980-02-29texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2015-12-29Expert Participation2011-03-28Libel Act 1792 (repealed)[1.] On the trial of an indictment for a libel, the jury may give a general verdict upon the whole matter put in issue, and shall not be required by the court to find the defendant guilty merely on proof of the publication, and of the sense ascribed to it in the information.2 But the court shall give their opinion and directions on the matter in issue as in other criminal cases.3 Jury may find a special verdict.4 Defendants may move in arrest of judgement, as before passing this Act.Libel Act 1792 (repealed)1792 c.60F1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F1Act repealed: (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), Sch. 23 Pt. 2 (with s. 180); and (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), Sch. 7 para. 1; S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, Sch.
Act repealed: (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), Sch. 23 Pt. 2 (with s. 180); and (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), Sch. 7 para. 1; S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, Sch.