Defamation and Freedom of Speech

Defamation and Freedom of Speech

Author: Dario Milo

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2008-02-14

Total Pages: 394

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The book examines the law of defamation, and argues that it must be reformed in a number of ways in order to balance two important constitutional rights, the right to reputation and the right to freedom of expression. The book analyses how far the media and others should be entitled to go in reporting on important matters of public interest in society, such as corruption and misconduct in public office. It also examines where the line should be drawn between a public figure's public and private life.