The case, Monson v Tussauds, established the principle of "libel by innuendo", which has been used to draw up defamation laws in many countries since. To prove libel, there must be publication in permanent form, but this need not be in words.
The case Monson v Tussauds introduced the idea of "defamation through implication", which has influenced the creation of defamation laws in numerous countries. To establish defamation, there must be publication in a permanent medium, but this requirement does not necessitate verbal expression.