Consumer Affairs Act (Cap. 378), article 36

36. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, a registered consumer association and any of its officials acting on its behalf shall be exempt from any liability or responsibility whether civil or criminal, in respect of any publication, statement or other communication or activity, which is bona fide and is intended solely for the better information, education or protection of consumers. Such exemption shall extend to all persons publishing, printing, recording, broadcasting or communicating such information by any means whatsoever. (2) For the purposes of sub-article (1), a publication, statement, communication or activity shall be deemed to be bona fide when it is not made or undertaken recklessly or maliciously, adheres to the principles of fairness and objectivity, and is not in contravention of any rules of practice made in accordance with article 7(1)(b). (3) Any person alleging bad faith by a registered consumer association shall have the burden of proving such allegations. Registered consumer associations and prosecutions. Amended by: VI. 2011.75