Saville and Defamation

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Purpose of Working Log
This is an Individual Report
1 This assignment will help students understand
media law and ethics for journalists.
Obiectives
To help students understand Objectives of Media
Law and Ethics.
1 To help students understand key terms and
concepts involved in Media Law and Ethics.
The Topic
You are required to read various chapters of the text
book and my class notes and answer the questions
below.
The Task
ln this assignment you will discuss the legal and
ethical implications of this story for journalists and
understand the responsibilities and obligations of
writers. Write a detailed explanation on the Jimmy
Saville abuse allegations.. What are the legal and
ethical implications forjournalists and newspapers
when reporting on this?
Your report must deal with:
1- The concept of written defamation (Libel)
2- Provide an overview of the defamation law in
England
3- What is intrusion and what is the approach the
law takes? Cite 2 cases to support your answer
4- What is the invasion of privacy known as
disclosure of facts? Cite 2 cases to support your
answer
5 What is the invasion of privacy known as false
light and fictionalization? Cite 2 cases to support
your answer
5- What is the invasion of privacy known as
misappropriation? Cite 2 cases to support your
answer
7- What defenses are available for journalists in the
law of privacy?