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Online defamation - would this classify?

  • 20-05-2014 1:25pm
    #1
    StaticNoise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭


    Not going into detail, as it is a sensitive topic- but if an organisation stated something about me online that was defamatory and untrue, would this be classed as online defamation or libel?

    I don't want to give too much about it, but if an organisation publicly branded you as something, with your full and true identity mentioned, as well as theirs, what would the case be?

    Would I have grounds for a legal challenge or what?


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  • #2
    Pro Hoc Vice
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,087 ✭✭✭Pro Hoc Vice


    Simple answer yes, go to a solicitor who will be able to fully advice with all the information.


  • #3
    StaticNoise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    Thank you for your advice.

    Is there any that can be recommended without charging tons for a consultation?
    I'm not too good for money, to be honest.


  • #4
    Pro Hoc Vice
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,087 ✭✭✭Pro Hoc Vice


    Many solicitors will do a consultation for free, search google, golden pages or asks friends and family then ring around.


  • #5
    StaticNoise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    Many thanks! I appreciate it!


  • #6
    No Pants
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,347 ✭✭✭No Pants


    StaticNoise wrote: »
    Many thanks! I appreciate it!
    Get screenshots or printouts of the comments made. Also nice if you can somehow show how many people have viewed the comments. Some forums do that.


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  • #7
    FreudianSlippers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,397 ✭✭✭✭FreudianSlippers


    As someone who deals in media law, a lot of solicitors aren't very well versed in defamation so i would recommend doing a bit of research and contact a few solicitors who do a bit of defamation work. I will also say you need to act quickly, because there is a tight limitation period of 1 year to bring an action (the extra year extension isn't something to rely on).


  • #8
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,580 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    StaticNoise wrote: »
    Not going into detail, as it is a sensitive topic- but if an organisation stated something about me online that was defamatory and untrue, would this be classed as online defamation or libel?
    The Defamation Act essentially merges the old concepts of libel and slander into defamation. http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2009/en/act/pub/0031/sec0006.html#sec6


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