Under the Defamation Act 2013, a claimant in defamation must show a statement caused or is likely to cause what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Serious harm to the claimant's reputation
- Step 1: Section 1 of the 2013 Act sets a serious harm threshold.
- Step 2: For bodies trading for profit, serious financial loss is needed.
Answer
Serious harm to the claimant's reputation.
Why not the others: A fixed financial figure is not required; hurt feelings do not suffice; the medium is irrelevant.
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