SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Qualified privilege
Part IIStatements privileged subject to explanation or contradiction
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1
A fair and accurate report of proceedings at a general meeting of a UK public company.
2
A fair and accurate copy of or extract from any document circulated to members of a UK public company—
a
by or with the authority of the board of directors of the company,
b
by the auditors of the company, or
c
by any member of the company in pursuance of a right conferred by any statutory provision.
3
A fair and accurate copy of or extract from any document circulated to members of a UK public company which relates to the appointment, resignation, retirement or dismissal of directors of the company.
4
In this paragraph “UK public company” means—
a
a public company within the meaning of section 1(3) of the [1985 c. 6.] Companies Act 1985 or Article 12(3) of the [S.I. 1986/1032 (N.I. 6).] Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, or
b
a body corporate incorporated by or registered under any other statutory provision, or by Royal Charter, or formed in pursuance of letters patent.
5
A fair and accurate report of proceedings at any corresponding meeting of, or copy of or extract from any corresponding document circulated to members of, a public company formed under the law of any of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man or of another member State.