Defamation – Press release containing defamatory imputations against the claimant – Meaning of words published – Implications – Innuendo .
Burden – Burden of proof – Standard – Standard of proof – Whether the intention of the defendants is relevant.

Defence – Defence of fair comment – Defence of qualified privilege.
Damages – Principle of compensation to an individual claimant – The Defamation Act, 2013, sections 2, 3, 20(2), 20(3), 21(1), 30(1) and 30(2).