MIDBA CPD - The Defamation Amendment Act 2026: The Jury's Out?

The Defamation Amendment Act 2026: The Jury's Out?

A panel of experts will review the provisions of the Defamation Amendment Act - including the removal of juries, the introduction of a "serious harm" test for corporate plaintiffs, the new defences for broadcasters and retailers - and preview how this will affect defamation action in the future.

At the end of the presentation, participants will be fully briefed as to the state of defamation law in Ireland.

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Date: Tuesday 14th April

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Timings: 4.30pm - 6pm

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Speaker Information:

Chaired by: Ted Harding SC

• Jim O'Callaghan SC TD, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

• Michael McDowell SC

• Declan Doyle SC

• Jennifer Goode BL

• Ben Hobbs, Schillings International LLP

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This is a fully in-person event and open to all attendees.

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