Thursday, 9 January 2014

Media Law- Defamation



Defamation is a statement that tends to damage the reputation of a person in the eyes of right thinking individuals.
There are two forms of defamation:

  • Libel
  • Slander
Libel 

Slander

Fair comment is a form of defence where you can protect yourself from being sued. It is where the comment made is an opinion. 

Privilege 

Public Interest






The defences to defamation are: 
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