Synopsis
The seminar will discuss recent legal developments in the tort of defamation in Singapore. It covers issues relating to defamatory meaning, the meaning and scope of “publication” in the Internet age, the defences such as fair comment and qualified privilege as well as corporate defamation. Where relevant, it will also examine comparative case precedents from England and common law jurisdictions.
About the Speaker
Gary Chan is Professor of Law, School of Law, Singapore Management University. He received his law degrees from the National University of Singapore and University of London respectively. Gary teaches and researches on the Law of Torts, Singapore Legal System and Ethics. He is an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and Attorney & Counselor-at-Law (New York). Gary is a member of the editorial board of Torts Law Journal and co-author of The Law of Torts in Singapore (Academy Publishing, Second Edition, 2016).
Fees
a. Seminar fee
Seminar fee of S$150* (inclusive of GST) applies.
b. Group discount fee
Group discount fee of S$135* (inclusive of GST) applies if there are at least 10 participants from the same organisation.
c. SMU Alumni fee (for LLB / JD / LLM graduates)
Seminar fee of S$135* (inclusive of GST) applies for SMU LLB / JD / LLM Alumni.
d. Student rate
Seminar fee of S$38* (inclusive of GST) applies for full-time undergraduate student (matriculation card must be provided in order to enjoy this entitlement).
*Please note that there will be no refund should participant cancel the registration/did not attend the seminar. However transferring of registration/substitution can be arranged and notice of transfer/substitution should be sent to SMU via email: cle@smu.edu.sg, latest by 17 July 2017.
SMU School of Law reserves the right to cancel or postpone any events owing to unforeseen circumstances. Refund of seminar fees will be arranged.
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