This weeks WINOL, was yet again another success. I was particularly interested in the paedophile court case, as it brought to my attention the laws which they had to abide by. The fact that it raised a personal thought into whether the man had been libeled, made me realise how much I have learnt about the law since starting here. Baring in mind I would never have considered questioning it before starting the course.
Although all aspects of Libel have occurred (identified by name, age and picture, published by WINOL, defamed as a pedophile) the students have a Qualified Privilege defense, which allows them to legally publish defamatory statements as he has been convicted in court.
Hate to say it, but paedophile is spelt with the 'A' in the UK, you're adopting the American spelling.
ReplyDeletevery good analysis and application of learning to a practical example
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