LAW4140 THE MEDIA, DEFAMATION & PRIVACY 2023 NOTES

Description

This set of detailed and structured notes are used to obtain a HD in the exam. Notes are written out in full (including introduction and conclusion), essentially acting as a template in the exam. 1. Freedom of Speech 2. Introduction to Defamation 3. Defamatory Matter 4. Reference to the Plaintiff 5. Plaintiffs 6. Publication & Defendants 7. Defence of Truth & Justification 8. Defence of Fair Comment & Honest Opinion 9. Defence of Absolute Privilege 10. Defence of Qualified Privilege 12. Remedies 13. Privacy