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DROIT DIFFAMATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
CONT

The prime purpose of defamation law is to protect the good reputations of individuals in our society. A good name, which has to built up painstakingly over many years, is a priceless asset, one that is worthy of the law's protection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
CONT

Le but premier du droit de la diffamation consiste à protéger la bonne réputation des individus dans notre société. Une bonne renommée, qui se bâtit au prix d'efforts soutenus durant de nombreuses années, a une valeur inestimable, qui mérite d'être protégée par la loi.

OBS

droit de la diffamation : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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