Bacj 131:Media Law Question Paper
Bacj 131:Media Law
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 131
UNIT TITLE : MEDIA LAW
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer Question ONE and TWO Others.
Question One
Discuss "Fair Comment" as a defense in defamation.
(15 Marks)
What is the principle that was established in the New York Times V Sullivan? Is it applicable in Kenya?
(15 Marks)
Question Two
How can a journalist avoid libel? How can a newspaper mitigate libel once it is published? (20 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss criminal libel and its implications for the freedom of the media.
(20 Marks)
Question Four
Discuss the pros and cons of libel tourism. (20 Marks)
Question Five
Discuss the importance of privacy in the law of defamation. (20 Marks)
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