Slander of Women Act 1891

1891 CHAPTER 51 54 and 55 Vict

An Act to amend the Law relating to the Slander of Women.

[5th August 1891]

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1This Act is not necessarily in the form in which it has effect in Northern Ireland

1 Amendment of law.E+W+N.I.

Words spoken and published which impute unchastity or adultery to any woman or girl shall not require special damage to render them actionable.

Provided always, that in any action for words spoken and made actionable by this Act, a plaintiff shall not recover more costs than damages, unless the judge shall certify that there was reasonable ground for bringing the action.

2 Short title and extent.E+W+N.I.

This Act may be cited as the Slander of Women Act 1891, and shall not apply to Scotland.