NSW When Does Criminal Defamation Become Barred by Lapse of Time?

[dennisr35]

When does criminal defamation 529 Crimes Act 1900 become barred by lapse of time?

 

[Victoria S]

Would it be one year, or 3 years with an extension? See the Limitation Act 1969 (NSW): http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/la1969133/s56a.html

 

[dennisr35]

It may apply to civil claims only, I am not sure it applies for criminal defamation.