Define
Defamation
Defamation is the act of communicating false and or harmful notions about someone that can lead to a damaged reputation
A very popular subscription based streaming service (Hint: their logo is Red and Black)
Netflix (in 2024 was involved in a defamation lawsuit that brought to the courts that arrived from the tv series "baby reindeer", where the person it was based off of was trying to sue Netflix for false information.)
What Section is Freedom of Speech under the Charter
Section 2b
What is Free Speech? (Which Amendment)
1st Amendment
Define Slander
Spoken way of damaging a persons reputation.
We Talked about this NEWS broadcasting service in our presentation (Video we watched)
CNN
Are depictions of violence protected under Section 2b of the Charter?
Yes
Are Defamation laws governed by state law?
Yes
Define Libel
Libel is the word for the act of defamation when it is a written statement
Another News Broadcasting Service that was only mentioned for a SHORT moment.
Fox
Are threats of violence protected under Section 2b of the Charter?
No
What is the Actual Malice standard?
Publishing false information with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth. (usually used in cases of public figures)