Скачать или смотреть Unit 16 Defamation protecting reputation

This source offers an in-depth examination of defamation law, examining its purpose in protecting reputations and its historical development. It differentiates between libel and slander, explaining the criteria for a successful defamation claim, including proving serious harm, a defamatory meaning, reference to the claimant, and publication of the statement. The text also addresses the ongoing tension between protecting an individual's reputation and upholding freedom of speech, particularly in the context of social media and the phenomenon of "libel tourism," highlighting the balancing act courts must perform. Through case studies and activities, it illustrates how legal interpretations of "defamatory meaning" adapt to changing social norms and emphasises the objective standard of the "right-thinking member of society."