Fair comment :
Fair comment is the term used if an individual is accused of the offence of defamation, and they can state in their defence that the remark was fair. Fair comment supposes that the defamatory statement is actually true and not exaggerated or spiteful. A judge then decides whether the statement is a matter of public interest.
False imprisonment :
False imprisonment is a criminal offence that regards the illegal restriction of an individual's freedom to move. This can include unlawful arrest, but it doesn't have to involve a prison, it can mean being locked in a room or building.
Family Division :
The Family Division is part of the High Court that deals specifically with family related legal proceedings such as divorce, adoption and some probate matters.
Fraud :
Fraud is the offence of falsely withholding information to gain monetary or material advantage, in a situation where the information should be disclosed. Fraud generally occurs when an individual knowingly makes false representation of the facts for his or her own advantage.
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