Historically, Libel Was Seen as More Deliberate and More Permanent

question 138

Essay

Historically, libel was seen as more deliberate and more permanent than slander, and therefore more harmful. Today, means of mass communication give slander a potentially huge audience, so the rationale for distinguishing between them is breaking down. Explain how the law is changing in light of this.

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