HC Deb 27 March 1946 vol 421 c355
16. Mr. Glossop

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in what Colonies newspapers are required to provide a bond or some guarantee to ensure that persons who successfully institute proceedings for libel against them are in the position to recover damages awarded by the court.

Mr. georģe Hall

With the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate a detailed statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

Territories in which legislation provides for the execution by the publisher of a newspaper of a bond conditioned that he shall pay any damages or costs awarded in a libel action:

Bahamas, British Guiana, British Honduras, Cyprus, Gambia, Hong Kong, Leeward Islands, Nigeria, North Borneo, Palestine, Seychelles, Tanganyika Territory, Trinidad, Uganda, and Windward Islands (St. Lucia, St. Vincent).

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