Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

DEFAMATION (AMENDMENT) ACT 1909 (REPEALED) NO 22 - SECT 4

No criminal prosecution shall be commenced against any person for the publication of any libel without the order of a judge of the Supreme Court first had and obtained.

The application shall be made on notice to the person accused, who shall have an opportunity of being heard against the application.

Civil and criminal defences