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Defamation Act (Chapter 75): Primary legislation governing defamation in Singapore that covers both libel and slander, defines defamatory statements, outlines available defenses, and specifies limitation periods

Protection from Harassment Act (POHA): Legislative framework specifically relevant for online defamation cases and provides additional remedies beyond traditional defamation law

Civil Law Act: General civil law framework that may impact defamation proceedings in Singapore

Supreme Court of Judicature Act: Legislation governing court jurisdiction and powers in handling defamation cases

Limitation Act: Specifies time limits and statutory limitations for bringing defamation actions

Rules of Court: Procedural rules governing how defamation cases should be conducted in Singapore courts

Practice Directions: Specific court guidelines and procedures that must be followed in defamation proceedings

Pre-action Protocol: Required steps and procedures that must be followed before formally commencing defamation proceedings

Singapore Case Law Precedents: Relevant previous court decisions in Singapore that establish principles and interpretations in defamation cases

Commonwealth Case Law: Relevant precedents from Commonwealth jurisdictions that may be persuasive in Singapore courts due to common law heritage