In news:rklh241ln0mr5c740dusfgtpk15r0lh8rk@4ax.com,
ehert@ehert.com typed:
> 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.
If you really want comment, you should give the facts, not your views about
the law.
You already assume that there might be something wrong with reviewing a
scientific (?) text-book by using other materials which are critical of the
author of the text-book. Some might call it a form of
character-assassination. But without the facts, it is not possible to be
clear about what you intend.
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