Is it defamatory to describe somebody as a 'gay bachelor' if they are in fact heterosexual? In this episode we look at the case of Reynolds v Malocco. We also delve into society's changing attitudes towards homosexuality; the importance of freedom of speech and the tabloid expose culture which has led to poor journalism.

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