Chapter 31 Self-test questions

. Election candidates who print lies about their rival candidates in their election material are allowed to do so under electoral rules if it could benefit their campaign.

True

False

. Publishing a report of a speech in which one election candidate makes a defamatory statement calling another candidate 'racist' is problematic for the publisher. Why?

The journalist would be committing hate speech by reporting these comments

If the comment is published then the publisher could be liable for libel action

The candidate who was called a racist could sue the other candidate for slander

The election could be deemed unfair and the results made void

. Radio presenters on opinion shows can safely give their opinions about forthcoming elections and suggest who their listeners should vote for.

True

False

. On election day in a General Election, when can a broadcaster safely publish the results of an exit poll?

Throughout the day, to update viewers on the latest polls

As soon as the polls open

One hour before polls close

As soon as the polls close

. Journalists have a legal right to attend election counts in the UK.

True

False

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