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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