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Media Law And Ethics Question Paper

Media Law And Ethics

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Institution: Institute Of Commercial Management(Icm) question papers

Exam Year:2010

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES:
a. Time allowed: Three hours(plus an extra ten minutes reading time at the start- do not write anything during this time.)
b. Answer any FIVE questions
c. All questions carry equal marks. Marks for each question are shown in []
1. Explain the defenses available for breach of confidence (20 marks)
2. Explain the remedies available for breach of copyright (20 marks)
3. Discuss the main offenses of contempt of court (20 marks)
4. How will a court judge whether or not a publication poses a substantial risk off serious prejudice to the course of justice? (20 marks)
5. What defenses are available to an editor for the publication of an article that is considered obscene? (20 marks)
6. Explain the rights of the subject of personal data under the data protection act, 1998. (20 marks)
7. examine carefully what defamatory means in law and discuss the steps that should be taken by media personnel to safeguard themselves. (20 marks)
8. Explain the defenses to libel. (20 marks)

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