On Tue, 13 May 2008 09:11:16 +1000, "Odd" wrote:
>In news:3kih24d42u7llvtt3u8cu8lj24ks7sq3mr@4ax.com,
>ehert@ehert.com typed:
>> In a finding, downloadable from the web, an Australian coroner is
>> critical of a scientist's expert testimony.
>>
>> The same scientist has written a textbook.
>>
>> In reviewing that textbook for a journal, is it legitimate to quote
>> from a coroner's finding regarding the scientist?
>>
>> Does one risk defamation proceedings if the quote is used in a
>> relevant context and is not malicious?
>
>Too vague.
>
OK. Let me try again.
Does the law protect fair and accurate reporting from a coroner's
finding?
http://www.abc.net.au/corp/pubs/legal/lawbook/ch01.htm#what
does not specifically mention coroners' findings. |