In English law, libel is defamation (the publishing of what is false or derogatory) in permanent form, such as in writing, printing, and radio and TV broadcasts, while slander is not in permanent form, so that it is in spoken words or in gestures: The actor issued a writ for libel; Slander is not legally a crime unless it can be proved that special damage was done to the person or persons concerned.
The bison's head, star, rose, and crescent are traditional symbols of Moldavia. The colours are based on the Romanian flag. Effective date: 3 November 1990.