Defamation

Question 1

Bonnard v Perryman [1891] 2 Ch 269

Answer 1

Interdict the general rule, not in Scotland

Question 2

Interdict Scotland

Answer 2

Consideration of Human Rights Act 1998 s.12(3), then balance of convenience test (art 8 / art. 10)

Question 3

Convicium

Answer 3

‘is concerned with the hurt to an individual’s feelings and public reputation, by being brought into public hatred, contempt and ridicule’