10 Limitation on privilege at elections. E+W+S

A defamatory statement published by or on behalf of a candidate in any election to a local government authority [F1 to the Scottish Parliament] or to Parliament shall not be deemed to be published on a privileged occasion on the ground that it is material to a question in issue in the election, whether or not the person by whom it is published is qualified to vote at the election.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 10 inserted (19.11.1998) by 1998 c. 46, s. 125, Sch. 8, para. 10 (with s. 126(3)-(11))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 10 extended (1.12.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 77(5) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S. I. 1998/2789, art. 2