Defamation Steps To Follow

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If someone has defamed you in writing to a GP surgery, gather evidence, contact the surgery, and seek free legal advice from Citizens Advice.

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when someone writes to a public authority and defames your name listing mutiple items that are untrue, what do you do
Julia, here are steps you can consider if someone has defamed you in writing to a public authority:
- **Gather Evidence:** Keep copies of the defamatory statements.
- **Request Retraction:** Politely ask the person or authority to retract the false statements.
- **Seek Legal Advice:** Consult a solicitor to explore potential legal actions for defamation.
Which authority has this person written to?
GP surgery hampshire
Julia, here are some steps to consider:
- **Gather Evidence:** Keep copies of the defamatory statements.
- **Request Retraction:** Politely ask the GP surgery to retract the false statements.
- **Seek Legal Advice:** Consult a solicitor to explore potential legal actions for defamation.
Is the GP surgery in Hampshire your local practice?
a person has written to GP in hampshire
Julia, thank you for the information. Here are the steps you can take:
- **Gather Evidence:** Keep copies of all defamatory statements.
- **Request Retraction:** Politely ask the GP surgery to retract the false statements.
- **Seek Legal Advice:** Consult a solicitor for potential legal actions for defamation.
Is this GP surgery your local practice?
its not the surgery who write the statements. someone wrote false statemnets about me and sent it to the GP surgery
Julia, I understand that someone has sent false statements about you to a GP surgery in Hampshire. Here are the steps you can take:
- **Gather Evidence:** Keep copies of all communications and defamatory statements.
- **Contact the GP Surgery:** Inform them about the false statements and request they note your concerns.
- **Seek Legal Advice:** Consult a solicitor to explore defamation claims.
Would you like assistance in finding a solicitor in Hampshire?
free legal advice
Julia, here’s what you can do:
- **Gather Evidence:** Keep all communications and defamatory statements.
- **Contact the GP Surgery:** Inform them of the false statements and request they note your concerns.
- **Seek Free Legal Advice:** You can contact Citizens Advice for free legal advice.
Would you like information on how to contact Citizens Advice?