In the United Kingdom, defamation of character, primarily through libel, amounts to action that can significantly harm a person’s character. According to the Defamation Act 2013, the claimants need to prove that serious harm has been caused to their reputation because of the statements published. Compared to previous laws, the victim now has to provide proof of the damage to win the case. While libel is considered a permanent defamation product, including written statements, slander relates t...