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The Charity
Have you been the victim of hurtful and untrue comments online? We are here to help.
BUSINESS DEFAMATION
The Charity
We acted for the claimant, a UK-registered charity specializing in safeguarding children, which sought legal action against an individual who had previously worked with them. This former employee made false and damaging statements during an exit interview, recorded in a report, which caused significant distress to the claimant and its Chief Executive. We sent a letter before action to the Defendant which set out in detail what was wrong and why the statements had to be retracted.
Who Do I Sue for Internet Defamation?
The law is complex. Our focus in every case is to get the offending material taken down as quickly as we can. This includes seeking urgent removal from search engine results.
Our first step is to approach the person who posted the material (if known). We will also approach the publisher – the website operator or host – who may have an interest in removing material because of their potential liability under UK defamation law.
Our initial letter will:
State the precise nature of the defamation
Request the immediate removal of the material from all internet locations in which it appears
Indicate our intention to instigate legal proceedings if our requests are not met
Online Defamation Frequently Asked Questions
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