Defamation Defences Quiz

What does the Defamation Act 1996 provide in relation to resolving disputes?

What is the role of truth as a defense in defamation cases under the law discussed?

According to Section 2(1) of the Defamation Act, what does the law presume about a defamatory statement?

In the case of Alexander v North Eastern Railway Co (1865), what did the court allow as a defense regarding truth?

Under Section 13 of the Civil Evidence Act 1968, what does evidence of conviction serve as?

How does the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 impact criminal convictions?

How much were the general damages awarded in the case mentioned?

What additional amount was awarded as aggravated damages?

What was the primary reason for granting an injunction for five years by the court?

In Grobbelaar v News Group Newspaper Ltd (2002), what was the initial amount of damages awarded by the jury before being reduced by the House of Lords?

According to Lord Neuberger MR, what is required for allegations to be freely publishable?

What key factor influenced the decision to reduce the damages awarded in Grobbelaar v News Group Newspaper Ltd (2002) to £1?

In the case of Jameel v Wall Street Journal Europe (2006), why was the defendant not entitled to qualified privilege?

What notable criticism is mentioned regarding legal funding in the text?

What did the Supreme Court rule in Flood v Times Newspaper (2012) regarding responsible journalism?

How did the House of Lords differ from the Court of Appeal in Jameel v Wall Street Journal Europe (2006)?

According to Lord Neuberger MR, why should a claim for defamation fail even if an allegation is untrue but published in the public interest after reasonable verification?

What was the rationale behind denying the defence in Flood v Times Newspaper (2012) according to the Court of Appeal?

What is the alternative term used for 'fair comment' in the Defamation Act?

In the case of London Artists Ltd v Littler, what was emphasized as a requirement of the defence?

What was the outcome in Spiller v Joseph (2010) regarding the statement made about the band?

Why did the CoA not hold Dr Singh liable in British Chiropractic Association v Dr Singh (2010)?

What is a key factor in determining whether a statement is a matter of public interest according to Section 4 of the Defamation Act?

What did Lord Phillips emphasize regarding the requirement for a valid defence?

In the context of defamation, what is the central difficulty when distinguishing fact from opinion?

What new approach was introduced by Lord Phillips regarding defense statements?

What did the Court of Appeal determine in British Chiropractic Association v Dr Singh regarding the words written by Dr Singh?

What did Spiller v Joseph (2010) focus on regarding the defendant's comment?

In Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd (2001), Mr. Reynold sued The Times for an article that he believed contained defamatory statements about his handling of a political crisis. What was the outcome of the first trial?

What additional test was created by the Court of Appeal in Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd regarding qualified privilege?

What factor did Lord Nicholls list in Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd as part of the non-exhaustive factors to consider when making a factual inquiry into the circumstances of each case?

In Loutchansky v Times Newspaper Ltd (No 2) (2002), what did the court emphasize regarding setting the standard of journalistic responsibility?

Which defense allows the defendant to claim immunity from any claim of defamation, similar to communications between solicitor and client during legal proceedings?

What is an essential factor for the defense based on 'public interest' under Section 4 of the Defamation Act?

What was the court's stance on creating a special category of qualified privilege for 'political speech' in Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd (2001)?

'Qualified privilege' differs from 'absolute privilege' in that it:

'Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd' emphasized that journalistic responsibility should be:

'Public interest' as a defense under Section 4 of the Defamation Act is based on:

What defence was raised in Roberts v Gable CA (2008) for the accused parties regarding the accusations of stealing money?

In the context of defamation, which type of privilege applies to all statements and communications between solicitor and client?

Which case established that for a statement to be considered privileged, the person making or receiving the statement must have an interest or duty to provide or receive the information?

Under what act does the defence extend to peer-reviewed scientific or academic journals?

What was the outcome of Singh v Weayou (2017) regarding the defence of qualified privilege?

What is the primary purpose of damages in defamation cases?

Which case emphasized that a defence is destroyed by malice, irrespective of any hostility or ill will?

Under which statute is absolute privilege granted for debates and proceedings in Parliament?

'Qualified privilege' defense applies to which kind of statements?

'Judicial privilege' covers communications between which two parties?