Discuss the position of a political cartoonist in terms of defamation law.

Students should explain what defamation is, distinguish between libel and slander, indicate what innuendo is, and show how a political cartoon that normally features exaggeration could be considered defamatory. They should explain how, when people run for public office, they place themselves before the public and have to face fair comment. Students should then explain the rules associated with fair comment. Good students would also comment on the statutory modification to the rules when newspapers are involved and the effect of a published apology.