Q. Briefly describe the essentials of defamation. In light of these essentials, discuss whether a class of persons can be defamed. (15)
Answer Approach:
•Introduction: Briefly describe what is meant by defamation.
• Main body: Enumerate the essentials of defamation in a concise manner and explain how defamation takes place. Then explain whether or not and how defamation of a class of persons can take place. Make use of illustrations and case laws to drive home your point.
• Conclusion: Conclude by encapsulating the gist of the second part of the answer in one line.
• Tip for students: As it is a 15 marker and the question has two parts to it, stick to the space limit and don’t end up giving disproportionate focus to one of the parts alone.
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