Defamation 0.0 / 5 ? LawTortUniversityOther Created by: Emma13Created on: 09-03-17 09:29 What is the definition of defamation? A publication of a statement which refers to the C which would lower the claimant in the eyes of right thinking people. 1 of 9 What is libel? Libel is the permanent form of defamation (newspaper) and it is actionable per se. 2 of 9 What is slander? Slander is the transient form (spoken conversation heard by 3rd party) and needs to show tangible loss. 3 of 9 What are the elements of defamation? The words must be defamatory, the words must refer to the claimant and the words have been published. 4 of 9 What is a defamatory word? If the word lowers reputation of c, cause c to be shunned/avoided, expose c to hatred/contempt/ridicule. 5 of 9 When is a statement not defamatory? A statement is not def unless it's publication has caused or is likely to cause serious harm to the rep of C - Def Act 2013. 6 of 9 What are the defences to defamation? Truth (s2) Honest opinion (s3) matter of public interest (s4) and qualified privilege. 7 of 9 What is Q.P? Common law defence, maker under duty to make statement and recipient has interest in receiving the info - job reference. 8 of 9 What can defeat Q.P? Malice 9 of 9
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