LAW4140 Media Law 2 (HD, 86) Exam Notes

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Includes the entire unit's content: [1] Freedom of Speech [2] Defamation — Matter — Imputations — Defamatory matter — Reference to plaintiff — Who can be a plaintiff — Publication / who can be a publisher — Application of principles to publications online [3] Defences to defamation — Truth (and contextual truth) — Fair comment / Honest opinion — Absolute privilege — Qualified privilege (5 types of qualified privilege) — Triviality [4] Remedies for defamation — Injunctions — Damages [5] Settling disputes without litigation [6] Breach of Confidence (including elements, defences and remedies) [7] Privacy (including policy considerations) Thank you!