>PS Just for general reference for the list, I should point out that
>under Australian libel law, truth is not a defence. Also that,
>unlike America, we have no constitutional right to free speech which
>can be used as a defence. The only defences are: if the alleged
>libel is committed under Privilege, such as in Parliament or in
>court, or if it can be proved to be in the public interest.
I have a horrible feeling that this is true in Canada as well, but don't
know for sure.
Yuck.
Doug
Douglas Barbour
Department of English
University of Alberta
Edmonton Alberta Canada T6G 2E5
(h) [780] 436 3320 (b) [780] 492 0521
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the way of what fell
the lies
like the petals
falling drop
delicately
Phyllis Webb
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