Post by The Bar of Ireland

Yesterday evening's event from The Media, Internet and Data Protection Bar Association was a lively and insightful discussion on the key reforms introduced in the Defamation Amendment Act 2026, including the removal of juries, the “serious harm” test for corporate plaintiffs, and new defences for broadcasters and retailers.   Our sincere thanks to an excellent panel of speakers: Ted Harding SC (Chair) Senator Michael McDowell SC Declan Doyle SC Jennifer Goode BL Ben Hobbs, Schillings International LLP   We are very grateful to all who attended and contributed to this informative discussion.   For more on the work of MIDBA, visit www.midba.ie