Defamation Laws
Kenya Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
Defamation in Kenya is now civil only: the Defamation Act Cap 36 governs claims; criminal defamation (Penal Code s.194) was ruled unconstitutional in 2017.
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Japan Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
Defamation in Japan is both a crime (Penal Code Art 230) and a civil tort (Civil Code Art 709). 2022 raised insult penalties. Defences and remedies explained.
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Italy Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
Italy treats defamation as both a crime (diffamazione, Article 595 Penal Code) and a civil wrong (Article 2043 Civil Code), with reform under debate.
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Ireland Defamation Laws: 2026 Reforms, Defences & Time Limits
Defamation in Ireland after the 2026 reforms: High Court juries abolished from 1 March 2026, a serious harm test for companies, new defences, and a 1-year time limit.
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India Defamation Laws: Civil & Criminal
Defamation in India is both a civil tort and a crime under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (formerly IPC 499/500), up to 2 years.
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Germany Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
In Germany defamation is both criminal and civil. StGB sections 185 to 187 punish insult and false-fact claims; the Civil Code allows damages.
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France Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
In France defamation (diffamation) and insult are criminal under the Law of 29 July 1881: a 12,000 euro fine and a short three-month deadline to act.
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Canada Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
Defamation in Canada is both civil (common law and Quebec Civil Code) and, rarely, criminal under Criminal Code ss.298-301. Defences, damages and limits.
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Brazil Defamation Laws: Civil, Criminal & Defences
Defamation in Brazil is both criminal (Penal Code arts 138-140) and civil (Civil Code arts 186, 927). Crimes against honour, defences and damages explained.
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Australian Law by State and Territory: A Complete Guide
How Australian law splits between federal and state, with a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction table covering tenancy, employment, driving, probate, fences, strata, firearms and working-with-children checks.
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UK Law by Nation: England, Wales, Scotland & NI
How UK law differs across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with citation-backed guides to renting, employment, wills, family, driving and more.
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Vermont Enacts H.816 Restricting AI Mental Health Therapy (2026)
Vermont signed H.816 on June 17, 2026, barring AI-delivered mental health therapy. Diagnosis and treatment are reserved for qualified professionals.
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