Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd: UK Law Case

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What was the defendant newspaper accused of in the Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd case?

Publishing articles that praised the claimant

Publishing articles that wrongly accused the claimant of duplicity (correct)

Publishing articles that revealed confidential information

Publishing articles that criticized the government

What was the purpose of the guidelines given by the court in the Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd case?

To set limits on fair comment and opinion (correct)

To protect the reputation of politicians

To promote biased journalism

To restrict freedom of expression

What is the approach to freedom of expression according to Lord Steyn?

Freedom of expression and regulation of speech are of equal importance

Freedom of expression is the exception that requires justification

Freedom of expression is the rule and regulation of speech is the exception (correct)

Regulation of speech is the rule and freedom of expression is the exception

What must the court take into account under section 12 of the Human Rights Act 1998?

The importance of the right to freedom of expression (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the right to freedom of expression according to Lord Steyn?

A constitutional or higher legal order foundation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must be developed and applied in a manner consistent with article 10?

The common law (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to justify an exception to freedom of expression?

A pressing social need (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern if a generic qualified privilege of political speech is recognized?

It would make it unacceptably difficult for a victim of defamatory and false allegations of fact to prove reckless disregard of the truth (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who dissented in the Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd case?

Lords Hope and Steyn (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between freedom of expression and regulation of speech according to Lord Steyn?

Freedom of expression is the rule and regulation of speech is the exception (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the justification for exceptions to freedom of expression?

If it is underpinned by a pressing social need (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of allowing a generic qualified privilege of political speech?

It would make it easier for victims of defamatory and false allegations of fact to prove reckless disregard of the truth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the defense of qualified privilege?

To protect those making statements to investigating bodies looking at possible malpractice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be met to justify restricting freedom of expression?

There is a compelling countervailing consideration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for a statement to be protected by a defence of privilege?

The statement is about a matter of public interest (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of article 10 in this context?

It provides a right to freedom of expression subject to certain limitations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the common law and article 10?

The common law must be developed and applied consistently with article 10 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required of a publisher to be protected by a defence of privilege?

They must act responsibly (D) Signup and view all the answers