Seeking defamation and legal experts

Yes potentially those who make false statements can be sued for defamation, known as libel when written down. To succeed, a claimant needs to show four things: 1) the statement is defamatory, that is an ordinary person would think less of them; 2) the statement identifies them clearly; 3) third parties have seen the statement and; 4) claimants must now also demonstrate that the publication of the statement caused, or is likely to cause, serious harm to their reputation. It is the last limb that is likely to mean most normal people would never bring a defamation claim. They’re the reserve of the rich and famous, because a false statement can material impact their reputation and cause financial loss. Dave down the pub less so. Moreover, the costs of bringing a defamation claim are horrendous - six figures easily - and so again most normal folk can’t afford to go to the Courts.