[F1Discretionary extension of time limit for actions for libel or slander.]E+W
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F1Cross heading and s. 32A inserted by Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61, SIF 76:1), ss. 57(4), 69(5), Sch. 9 para. 14
F232A Discretionary extension of time limit for actions for libel or slander.E+W
Where a person to whom a cause of action for libel or slander has accrued has not brought such an action within the period of three years mentioned in section 4A of this Act (or, where applicable, the period allowed by section 28(1) as modified by section 28(4A) because all or any of the facts relevant to that cause of action did not become known to him until after the expiration of that period, such an action—
(a)may be brought by him at any time before the expiration of one year from the earliest date on which he knew all the facts relevant to that cause of action; but
(b)shall not be brought without the leave of the High Court.
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