➤ How do legal standards differ for public figures in defamation cases in the US and the UK?
In the United States public figures must prove actual malice — knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth — to win defamation claims, which raises the bar significantly. In the UK courts do not require an actual malice standard; instead claimants focus on publication and serious harm, while defenses like public interest and responsible journalism may apply.
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