During a parliamentary debate one day, Jack calls Jim, another member of parliament, a "no good person who has licked many boots in order to get to the top." Jim decides to sue. Which of the following is true?
A) Jim may bring an action for negligent misstatement.
B) Jack has a defence of absolute privilege.
C) Jack has a defence of qualified privilege.
D) Jack has a defence of absolute immunity.
E) Jack's conduct is called libel.
Correct Answer:
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