5 Justification.E+W+S
[F1In an action for libel or slander in respect of words containing two or more distinct charges against the plaintiff, a defence of justification shall not fail by reason only that the truth of every charge is not proved if the words not proved to be true do not materially injure the plaintiff’s reputation having regard to the truth of the remaining charges.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 5 repealed (E.W.) (1.1.2014) by Defamation Act 2013 (c. 26), ss. 2(4), 17(4) (with s. 16(5)); S.I. 2013/3027, art. 2