Tort of Defamation

A statement is defamatory, the defamatory statement refers to the plaintiff, and the statement has been published by the defendant.

What are 3 elements that needed to establish a case of defamation?

Two defences to defamation are Justification and Fair Comment (Where the defendant expressed their opinion in a matter of public interest.)

What are two defences to defamation?

Defamation is written or verbal statements that lower a person's reputation in the eyes of the community.

What is Defamation?

The written form of defamation.

What is libel?

The spoken form of defamation.

What is slander?

Defamation laws give people the right to take legal action against people who have wrongfully attacked their reputation.

What is the purpose of defamation laws?

A statement is defamatory if it lowers the reputation of an individual or group in the eyes of the community.

When is a statement defamatory?