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TORT

24 July 2008
Issue: 7331 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Family
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Westcott v Westcott [2008] EWCA Civ 818, [2008] All ER (D) 193 (Jul)

A person who makes a complaint to the police, thereby instigating a police investigation which does not lead to a prosecution, is entitled to rely on the defence of absolute privilege if defamation proceedings are subsequently brought.

Issue: 7331 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Family
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Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

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