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A Defamation Warning Letter is typically used as the first formal step in addressing defamatory statements under Singapore's legal framework. This document should be used when false statements have been made that damage reputation and before initiating formal legal proceedings. The letter outlines the specific defamatory content, demonstrates how it has caused harm, and demands specific remedial actions. It serves both as a formal warning and as documentation of attempts to resolve the matter before litigation. Under Singapore law, which has some of the strictest defamation regulations globally, this document must carefully outline the elements of defamation while adhering to the requirements of the Defamation Act and related legislation.
