Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Act 2021

26Damages for anxiety and distressS

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(1)In determining the appropriate amount of damages to award in proceedings under this Part, the court may take into account any distress and anxiety caused to the pursuer by the statement complained of.

(2)This section does not limit any other basis of claim for damages or remedy that may be available to a pursuer in proceedings under this Part.

Commencement Information

I1S. 26 in force at 8.8.2022 by S.S.I. 2022/154, regs. 1(2), 2