Hillary ( The Globe Observer) v Graham
Fact: -Hilary, a freelance political journalist wrote an article
for the Globe Observer about Graham, chief editor of a
national newspaper.
-It stated, “His career has advanced considerably since his
cash for lobbying deals with certain Members of
Parliament.”
-This statement was made after Rod provided Hilary with
information suggesting that Graham had been implicated in
a “cash for lobbying” scandal involving Members of
Parliament.
-Graham seeks to sue Hillary over the untrue allegation
Issue:
Whether Hilary could successfully bring the defence of
honest opinion?
Fact: -Hilary, a freelance political journalist wrote an article
for the Globe Observer about Graham, chief editor of a
national newspaper.
-It stated, “His career has advanced considerably since his
cash for lobbying deals with certain Members of
Parliament.”
-This statement was made after Rod provided Hilary with
information suggesting that Graham had been implicated in
a “cash for lobbying” scandal involving Members of
Parliament.
-Graham seeks to sue Hillary over the untrue allegation
Issue:
Whether Hilary could successfully bring the defence of
honest opinion?
