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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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