Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Media
Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Media
This chapter explains the legal significance of freedom of expression and the media in England, South Africa, Australia, and the USA, in the context of defamation law. The chapter proceeds as follows. Part B examines the right to freedom of expression in the particular context of defamation liability. Part C examines how media freedom undergirds the democracy rationale of freedom of expression in the context of defamation law. Part D concludes the discussion and argues that freedom of expression on matters of public concern deserves heightened protection in the law of defamation. The media's roles in disseminating information of this type must be encouraged.
Keywords: defamation law, media freedom, democracy
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