The defamatory remarks published are likely to have a most harmful effect upon that standing. I am also satisfied that the plaintiff has endured serious personal suffering as a result of the defamation. There is evidence from a consultant psychiatrist that the publication was the cause of a marked exacerbation of symptoms of major depression and anxiety. While the two publications were different, there was a clear and close relationship between them. He gets damages because he was injured in his reputation, that is simply because he operates in two ways - as a vindication of the plaintiff to the public and as consolation to him for a wrong done.
Compensation is here a solatium rather than a monetary recompense for harm measurable in money.
I accept that the defamation caused serious harm to the plaintiff's personal and professional reputation. I am satisfied that the publication of these remarks will make it more difficult for him to obtain appropriate employment. He suffered a great deal of personal hurt. The damages awarded must compensate the plaintiff for all these matters and must vindicate his reputation to the public.