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| Question | Answer |
| What is defamation? | When damaging statements about someone are published by the media |
| Defamation can be split into two parts: what are they? | Libel and Slander |
| What is libel? | A statement which is recorded: writing, film, audio etc. |
| What is slander? | A statement in its spoken form - no permanent record |
| What are the effects of a defamatory statement? (libel & slander) | Exposes the person to hatred, ridicule or contempt. Causes the person to be shunned or avoided Lowers the person in the estimation of right-thinking members of society Disparages the person in his office, trade or profession |
| Every person has the legal right to privacy. The media are not allowed to infringe this right unless there is very good reason. How might people working in the media infringe privacy laws? | The way information, audio, video, photographs etc are obtained. Whether it is acceptable or not depends on context. |
| What might be a good reason to infringe on privacy? | When a news story is in the Public Interest, i.e. important for the public to know In these cases, the broadcaster must prove that the infringement of privacy is WARRANTED. (justified) |
| Examples of public interest stories | Revealing or detecting crime Protecting public health or safety Exposing misleading claims made by individuals or organisations or disclosing incompetence that affects the public. |
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