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False or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another, as by slander or libel.

Something is classed as defamatory if it: Lowers them in the estimation of sane members of the public Causes them to be shunned or avoided Is derogatory Exposes them to hatred, ridicule or contempt WHAT IS DEFAMATORY?

The law of defamation allows individuals, groups of individuals or companies to sue for damages to their reputation. They can sue companies or individuals for publishing material which makes defamatory allegations. DEFAMATION

The Daily Mirror called Frankie Boyle a racist comedian in their paper. (£54,650 damages) Courtney Love accused her lawyer of being ‘bought off’ in a tweet. (still in court) Steel & Morris printed a pamphlet entitled “What’s wrong with McDonalds: Everything they don’t want you to know” (£40,000 damages) Bauer Publishing Company printed that Tom Cruise “abandoned” his six year old daughter. (£50,000,000 damages) SOME EXAMPLES OF DEFAMATION

By claiming that allegations are indeed true. It was as a result of ‘responsible journalism’ in the public interest. HOW THE MEDIA GETS AROUND THE DEFAMATION LAW