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Absolute privilege
Last modified: Thu Feb 23 16:37:37 2006
In certain circumstances, defamatory remarks cannot be the subject of an action in defamation, however scurrilous and for whatever purpose they are made. The most controversial of these circumstances
is probably the business of Parliament. A remark made by an MP
while about the business of the House can never be the subject of
a defamation action. However, an MP must waive this privilege if he or
she wishes to bring an action for defamation. The actions of judges
and magistrates is similarly privileged. See also QualifiedPrivilege.
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