What is the difference between defamation, slander and libel?

Slander is said but Libel is written Defamation is injuring someones reputation

Why were libel laws first introduced?

it was to stop gentleman dueling

Why is it possible to review shows/films/performances and not be sued for libel?

it comes under the fair comment defence

Why did Dr. Sarah Thornton win her case against the Telegraph?

this is because the review Dr Sarah Thornton techniques and skills not the text itself

The super-injunction protecting Ryan Giggs privacy was broken by John Hemming MP - why was this allowed?

he was protected from libel in the house of commons

Name 3 problems with UK libel law:

the favor the claimer they place the burden of truth on the defendand the process is very expensive and favors the rich and powerful

Which individual are liable for libel on the magazineeditor and the writer