Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

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This legislation has been repealed.

DEFAMATION (CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS) ACT 2001 (REPEALED) - SECT 37

Defence of absence of authority, knowledge etc

If, at a trial, evidence is given under the plea of not guilty that establishes a presumptive case of publication against the defendant by someone under the defendant's authority, the defendant may prove that the publication was made without the defendant's authority, consent, or knowledge, and did not arise from lack of appropriate care or caution by the defendant.



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