David Price is the author of "Defamation: Law, Procedure & Practice". It is a leading textbook in its field, which aims to demystify the law of defamation. It has been widely praised by lawyers, journalists and litigants. The third edition, co-authored with our practitioner Korieh Duodu, is now available directly from Sweet and Maxwell.

Reviews

"The book's strength lies in the clarity of explanation on procedure and in its practical advice for those caught in the quagmire of defamation ....a hugely impressive book....Its legal and procedural analysis will be invaluable, not only to practitioners, but to journalists, broadcasters and publishers"
Press Gazette

"The foreword to this book was written by the late, great libel lawyer George Carman QC, loved by those in the security of the jury box, but feared by those in the witness box. Mr Carman was "happy to warmly recommend" the book. For the author and young pretender to the libel throne, this must be a treasured reminder of the silk many consider to have been the greatest ever libel barrister. Sentimentality aside, I am happy to follow in the footsteps of Mr Carman and warmly recommend this book.

Unusually for a defamation textbook, Mr Price's work does not stick to the letter of the law, but also hypothesises on procedural and practical considerations which should be of interest and of use to the practitioner. Indeed in his preface, he says he "seeks to provide a solid and clear exposition of the law" and "to reveal some of the tricks of the trade". That surely will be enough to send a number of defendant practitioners, who lock horns with Mr Price, out to buy the book. It is the practical advice and assistance that makes this book different."
Law Society Gazette

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