Defamation: Between Free Speech and Protection of Reputation - Softcover

 
9786130199821: Defamation: Between Free Speech and Protection of Reputation

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Modern defamation laws are rooted in the centuries old English defamation law protecting ones reputation from false allegations. However, the growing online communities as well as free speech and investigative journalism advocates express criticism stating that the current laws restrict freedom of speech and call for the revision of defamation laws. Learn more in this book about the concept of defamation, its history and the legal aspects regarding this phenomenon.

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Modern defamation laws are rooted in the centuries old English defamation law protecting ones reputation from false allegations. However, the growing online communities as well as free speech and investigative journalism advocates express criticism stating that the current laws restrict freedom of speech and call for the revision of defamation laws. Learn more in this book about the concept of defamation, its history and the legal aspects regarding this phenomenon.

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