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Defamation and Free Speech

The balance between the protection of individual reputations and the right to free speech, including the use of libel laws as a means of silencing journalists and the importance of robust protections for journalists who engage in critical reporting

intermediate
2 hours
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Defamation and free speech are critical concepts in law that often intersect. Defamation involves making false statements that harm someone's reputation, while free speech is the right to express opinions freely. Understanding the balance between these two concepts is essential for protecting indivi...

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Key Terms

Defamation
A false statement that injures someone's reputation.

Example: Saying someone committed a crime they didn't commit.

Libel
Defamation in written or published form.

Example: A false article in a newspaper about a celebrity.

Slander
Defamation that is spoken rather than written.

Example: Making false verbal claims about a colleague at work.

Free Speech
The right to express opinions without censorship.

Example: Protesting peacefully against government policies.

Plaintiff
The person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

Example: The person suing for defamation.

Defendant
The person accused in a court case.

Example: The person being sued for defamation.

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Key Concepts

DefamationFree SpeechLibelSlander