Media Law: Celebrity Libel Case Study
Use your celebrity case study to analyse libel law – then apply the lessons you have learnt to your own approach to your News story.
Which celebrity case is this?
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Frankie Boyle
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Q1. Who sued who?
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Frankie Boyle sued Daily Mirror
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Q2. Why? Give an outline of the case in your own words.
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The daily mirror claimed Frankie boyle was racist comedian a statement that would affect his career if believed.
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Q3. Who won? Who lost?
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Frankie boyle won the case and the high court found the daily mirror guilty.
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Q4. Why did the loser lose this case?
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Because the daily mirror provided no evidence to their statements .
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Q5. What was the punishment?
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£54,650 in damages
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Q6. What steps should the loser have taken to avoid being sued for libel?
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Provided evidence to backup their statements.
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Which celebrity case is this?
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Kerry Katona
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Q1. Who sued who?
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Kerry Katona sued The Sunday Mirror
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Q2. Why? Give an outline of the case in your own words.
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The Sunday Mirror made the untrue statement that Kerry Katona was once a prostitute.
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Q3. Who won? Who lost?
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Kerry Katona won
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Q4. Why did the loser lose this case?
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No evidence to support statement
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Q5. What was the punishment?
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undisclosed 5-figure sum and legal costs to the claimant
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Q6. What steps should the loser have taken to avoid being sued for libel?
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They should have provided evidence
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