Westcott v Westcott – Times Law Reports

Posted August 27th, 2008 in complaints, defamation, law reports, police, privilege by sally

Westcott v Westcott

Court of Appeal

“A person who made a complaint to the police, instigating an investigation which did not lead to a prosecution, was entitled to rely on the defence of absolute privilege if proceedings were subsequently brought.”

The Times, 27th August 2008

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