Defamation Law Quiz

What does it mean for a statement to be "published" in the context of defamation?

• It is written in a book

• It is communicated beyond the writer, the writer's spouse, and the claimant

• It is posted on social media

• It is shared with a friend

What must a claimant prove regarding reputational harm?

• That the harm is minor

• That the harm is serious

• That the harm is temporary

• That the harm is fictional

Under which section of the Defamation Act can a defendant prove that the story is substantially true?

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 4

• Section 5

What does Section 3 of the Defamation Act 2013 address?

• Defendant's honest opinion

• Public interest

• Qualified privilege

• Distributors of information

Which section of the Defamation Act allows a defendant to show that the publication was in the public interest?

• Section 4

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 5

What type of privilege provides a complete defense if the defendant is speaking in court or in Parliament?

• Absolute privilege

• Qualified privilege

• Public interest

• Honest opinion

What does qualified privilege cover ?

• Statements made due to moral or legal duty

• Public interest

• Honest opinion

• Distributors of information

Under which section of the Defamation Act 1996 can distributors of information have a defence?

• Section 1

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 4

What must a defendant do to have a defense for comments on websites under the Defamation Act 2013?

• Take down comments within 48 hours

• Prove the story is true

• Show public interest

• Claim honest opinion

Which case is associated with the public interest outweighing confidentiality in the context of the Tort of Breach of Confidence?

• Vidal-Hall v Google Inc

• PJS v MNG

• AG v Guardian Newspapers Ltd (No 2)

• Fairnie (Dec’d) and Others v Reed and Another