Which of the Following Are Defenses to an Action for Libel

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are defenses to an action for libel brought by a public figure in the United Kingdom regarding a statement made in the United Kingdom?

• A) Only that the statements were true.
• B) Only that the statements were made in Parliament.
• C) Only that the statements were made in court.
• D) That the statements were not made in Parliament or court.
• E) That the statements were true, that the statements were made in Parliament, or that the statements were made in court.

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Definitions:

National Culture

The set of shared values, traditions, beliefs, laws, and practices that characterizes a country or nation.

Rite Of Degradation

A social ritual intended to publicly diminish the status or reputation of an individual or group, often through humiliation or criticism.

Organizational Culture

The shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that shape the social and psychological environment of a business or institution.

Subculture

A cultural group within a larger culture, often with beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture.