Defamation Laws
Hong Kong Defamation Laws: Civil & Criminal
Defamation in Hong Kong is mainly a civil matter under the Defamation Ordinance (Cap. 21). Criminal libel exists but is rarely prosecuted.
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Greece Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
In Greece defamation is both criminal and civil. Law 5090/2024 repealed ordinary defamation; insult and slanderous defamation remain crimes.
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Finland Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
In Finland defamation is both criminal and civil. Criminal Code Chapter 24 punishes defamation and aggravated defamation; the Tort Liability Act allows damages.
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Estonia Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
In Estonia ordinary defamation is a civil matter under the Law of Obligations Act, not a crime; only narrow criminal provisions remain.
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Ecuador Defamation Laws: Civil & Criminal
In Ecuador, calumnia (falsely accusing of a crime) is criminal under COIP art 182; injuria was decriminalized in 2014. Civil damages also apply.
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Denmark Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
In Denmark defamation is both criminal and civil. Penal Code sections 267 to 270 punish defamation; the Liability for Damages Act allows tort compensation.
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Czech Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
In the Czech Republic defamation is both criminal and civil. Criminal Code section 184 punishes defamation; the Civil Code protects honour and reputation.
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Croatia Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
In Croatia defamation is both criminal and civil. The Criminal Code punishes insult and calumny with fines; civil claims allow damages.
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Colombia Defamation Laws: Civil & Criminal
Colombia defamation is civil and criminal: injuria (Art 220) and calumnia (Art 221) are crimes under the Penal Code (Law 599/2000), with prison and fines.
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Chile Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
Chile defamation is civil and criminal: calumnia and injuria are Penal Code crimes (Arts 412-431), and victims can also sue for civil damages.
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Bulgaria Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
In Bulgaria defamation is both criminal and civil. Criminal Code Articles 146 to 148 punish insult and defamation with fines, not prison.
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Belgium Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
In Belgium defamation is both criminal and civil. Penal Code arts 443 to 453 punish calomnie and diffamation; Civil Code art 1382 allows damages.
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