A defamatory statement is statement which is false and which impugns another person's reputation, or adversely affects his standing in the community.

... Defamation A defamatory statement is statement which is false and which impugns another person's reputation, or adversely affects his standing in the community. The jury is inducted in defamation proceedings (s69 Supreme Court Act 1981). However, the jury verdict can be overturned on appeal on the ground of perversity. Legislative intervention has allowed the appellate courts to intervene more frequently with jury assessments of damages (s8 CLS Act 1990). Safeway Stores plc v Tate [2001] The claimant applied for summary judgement under CPR. The judge took the view that the defendant had no reasonable prospect of defending the action, and granted the application. CA held that the claimant's right to a jury trial under the Supreme Court Act was a fundamental right and the Civil Procedure Act 1997 conferring reform powers to the Lord Chancellor by way of delegated legislation cannot repeal or amend primary legislation. Alexander v Arts Council of Wales [2001] It

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