Read the following facts and then choose the correct option: During the sentencing of an accused found guilty of the rape and murder of a minor, a newspaper publishes an article whereby the newspaper complains that the sentences imposed by the court are too light and crimes of this nature are deserving of higher sentences:

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These complaints by the newspaper where they are made bona fide, in reasonable terms and in the interests of the proper administration of justice amount to fair comment.

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Newspapers cannot complain.

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Newspapers do not have a defence to such comments.

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These complaints by the newspaper where they are made bona fide, in reasonable terms and in the interests of the proper administration of justice do not amount to fair comment.

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