18 Questions
What was the defendant newspaper accused of in the Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd case?
Publishing articles that wrongly accused the claimant of duplicity
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
What is the approach to freedom of expression according to Lord Steyn?
Freedom of expression is the rule and regulation of speech 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
What is the basis of the right to freedom of expression according to Lord Steyn?
A constitutional or higher legal order foundation
What must be developed and applied in a manner consistent with article 10?
The common law
What is required to justify an exception to freedom of expression?
A pressing social need
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
Who dissented in the Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd case?
Lords Hope and Steyn
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
What is the justification for exceptions to freedom of expression?
If it is underpinned by a pressing social need
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
What is the purpose of the defense of qualified privilege?
To protect those making statements to investigating bodies looking at possible malpractice
What condition must be met to justify restricting freedom of expression?
There is a compelling countervailing consideration
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
What is the significance of article 10 in this context?
It provides a right to freedom of expression subject to certain limitations
What is the relationship between the common law and article 10?
The common law must be developed and applied consistently with article 10
What is required of a publisher to be protected by a defence of privilege?
They must act responsibly
Test your knowledge of the UK law case Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd, where the defendant newspaper appealed a defamation claim by the former Prime Minister of Ireland. Learn about the court's ruling on qualified privilege and fair comment. Review the guidelines set for deciding the limits of opinion and comment.
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