Please note: The judgment quoted is Lopes LJ's.
Facts
A waxwork of the claimant, who had been tried for murder (verdict 'not proven'), was placed near the Chamber of Horrors.
Issue
Can a waxwork be a ?
Held
Yes, an effigy can be libel, though an was refused.
Principle
Libel can be in any permanent form, such as a statue or effigy (Lopes LJ).
Why it matters
Libel beyond writing.
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Monson v Tussauds Ltd [1894] 1 QB 671 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/monson-v-tussauds> accessed 31 October 2026
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