Written by a working journalist with over 20 years' experience, Law for Journalists is designed to equip you with a solid understanding of the day-to-day legal principles and practices you will need throughout your career. Suitable for use on courses accredited by the NCTJ and BCTJ, this book is packed full of practical tips and suggestions, making it a must-have guide to media law for journalism students, trainees and working journalists alike. New to this edition: ● Discussion of the first cases brought since the Defamation Act 2013 came into force, highlighting how the new provisions are being interpreted by the courts. ● Increased coverage of broadcast and online journalism, and social media. ● More detailed focus on the ethical codes of practice used by Ofcom and IPSO.
Book list Chapter 1, Introduction Free Speech, Eric Barendt (Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, 2007) Media Law and Human Rights, Andrew Nicol, Gavin Millar and Andrew Sharland (Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, 2009) Chapter 2, ...
It also looks at the difference between the English and Scottish legal systems as they pertain to the media. This book will be essential reading for all students of journalism as well a welcome guide to professional journalists.
On appeal to the Lords, Lord Bingham stressed the high public interest in publishing the story. ... The reporter who wrote the story told the jury about his attempts to obtain a response from the Jameel group of companies about his ...
The book is ideal for use in general newswriting and reporting courses, particularly those with a focus on legal or court reporting, and may also be used as a supplementary text in Media Law courses.
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Withthecamera rolling atthe front door, Saxenmeyer asked the youngsters about the neighboring Weber family and their children, six and three years old. Amanda and her friends knew them. In KOVRTV, Inc. v.
These two essential texts have been packaged together to offer great value for journalism students and practitioners. Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is an invaluable guide for journalism students and those already in the industry.
When Justin Timberlake distributed a picture of himself voting in Memphis, he was among the most visible individuals potentially facing charges for violating state law.1 The law in Tennessee and 17 other states prohibits voter selfies ...
Lindy Chamberlain case: Chamberlain v R (No. 2) [1984] HCA 7 (1984) 153 CLR 521. Lovell's case: Kennedy v Lovell [2002] WASCA 217 (5 August 2002), . Mahaffy's case: Mahaffy v Mahaffy ...
Essential Law for Journalists