Monday, 25 November 2013

Definition of Defamation, Libel, Slander

Defamation: Is the communication of a false statement that harms the reputation of an individualbusinessproductgroupgovernmentreligion, or nation.For example calling someone, dishonest, corrupt, hypocritical, lazy, incompetent, criminal, unfaithful or financially troubled. It includes what ordinary readers or viewers see or hear.

Different Types:Slander: The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.


Libel: When the media lies about someone. If they publish something that is untrue in a newspaper, radio, television, or other media then it is called libel and there are anti-libel laws in the constitution. Libel is extremely hard to prove.

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