Arbitration Service for defamation and related civil claims against members of Independent Regulatory Board

Part of Business without Debate – in the House of Commons at 7:00 pm on 16 April 2013.

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Photo of Edward Garnier Edward Garnier Conservative, Harborough 7:00, 16 April 2013

I ask the hon. Gentleman to have a look at new clause 2(3), which says:

“The court must strike out an application under subsection (2) unless the body corporate can show that the publication of the words or matters complained of has caused, or is likely to cause, substantial financial loss”.

What happens to a charity or non-profit-making company that is not in the business of making a financial gain or a financial loss if it is defamed? The case would have to be struck out under the clause.