05/06/2026
When does criticism become defamation?
Not every negative review, social media post or online comment is defamatory.
Many people assume that if something damages their reputation, it must be defamation.
The law is more nuanced than that.
The key question is not whether a statement is negative, but whether it is false and causes serious harm to a person's or business's reputation.
If you're unsure whether a statement may be defamatory, legal advice can help clarify your position.