Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Celebrity libel cases worksheet

1.

Which celebrity case is this?
Frankie Boyle Vs The Daily Mirror

Q1. Who sued who?
Boyle sued the Daily Mirror

Q2. Why? Give an outline of the case in your own words.
The Daily Mirror accused Boyle of being a raciest comedian. He claimed the was untrue

Q3. Who won? Who lost?
Boyle won, The Mirror lost

Q4. Why did the loser lose this case?
Because they had no evidence

Q5. What was the punishment?
Mirror paid damages of £54K

Q6. What steps should the loser have taken to avoid being sued for libel?
They should have had some evidence and told the truth





2. 
Which celebrity case is this?
Peter Andre – Katie Price

Q1. Who sued who?
Andre sued Price

Q2. Why? Give an outline of the case in your own words.
Price told the media that Andre was unfaithful to her

Q3. Who won? Who lost?
Andre won, Price lost

Q4. Why did the loser lose this case?
She didn’t provide any evidence

Q5. What was the punishment?
Price had to pay Andre

Q6. What steps should the loser have taken to avoid being sued for libel?
To not lie to the media in the first place

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