The Right to Free Speech: Legal Protections for Comedians - Carl Unegbu - S8E21
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Defamation Laws: A Global Perspective
This chapter examines the intricacies of defamation laws across various countries, particularly comparing the U.S. system with those in Britain and Canada. Through the lens of a controversial comedian's legal battle, it sheds light on the challenges posed by the U.S. 'actual malice' standard and the unique protections that American comedians have under the First Amendment.
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