Defamation Act 2009

Definitions (Part 4B)

34J

34J. In this Part—

"proceedings" means—

(a) a defamation action, or

(b) an application under section 33 or 34;

"specified ADR procedures" means—

(a) the procedures for the making of a complaint to the Press Council concerning the conduct of its members to which Schedule 2 refers, or

(b) the scheme for the exercise of the right of reply prepared under section 49 of the Broadcasting Act 2009].

Annotations

Amendments:

F39

Inserted (1.03.2026) by Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 (2/2026), s. 21, S.I. No. 61 of 2026.