Protection of public figure in media

Protection of public figure in media Abstract: The purpose of the thesis is to analyze the protection of the public figure in media. It aims to describe the institute of the public figure, content of the institute and protection of public figure in the media. The thesis is composed of five chapters. The first chapter is introductory and defines the media and media law, gives the history of the protection of the public figure, and evaluates references. The introduction defines the main aim of the thesis, which is to describe the institute and its intent as well as to compare Czech and foreign judicature. Chapter two defines the public figure and is subdivided into three parts. Part one provides the terminology, the definition, and the origin of public figure. Part two deals with the different categories of public figures, such as the all-purpose public figure, the limited- purpose public figure, and the public official. Part three explains the specifics of the public figure in media, which are its privileged position, easier access to media, and the subsidiary of judicial power. Chapter three deals with the conflict of media and personal rights. It is subdivided into three parts. Part one deals with the conflict between the personal right of freedom of speech and the right to information. Part two describes..