Law for Journalists is a jargon-free introduction to media law and contains indispensable information suitable for those who are, or seek to become, newspaper, magazine, broadcasting and online journalists. It covers the content of most journalism courses including those accredited by the NCTJ.
Law for Journalistsis a jargon-free introduction to media law and contains indispensable information suitable for those who are, or seek to become, newspaper, magazine, broadcasting and online journalists. It covers the content of most journalism courses including those accredited by the NCTJ.
Section 1: Law and the legal system: 1. How law is made; 2. The legal system; 3. Criminal courts and procedure; 4. Civil courts and procedure; 5. Human rights and English Law
Section 2: Writing about the Courts: 6. Contempt of court; 7. Access to the courts; 8. General reporting restrictions under the Contempt of Court Act; 9. Reporting restrictions in criminal cases; 10. Reporting restrictions concerning children; 11. Reporting inquests; 12. Reporting tribunals and inquiries; 13. Challenging reporting restrictions
Section 3: Defamation and Malicious Falsehood: 14. Defamation; 15. Defences and remedies for defamation; 16. Malicious falsehood;
Section 4: Privacy, confidentiality and copyright: 17. Confidentiality and privacy; 18. Trespass and harassment; 19. Protecting sources and source material; 20. Data protection; 21. Copyright
Section 5: Reporting government and business: 22. Official secrets; 23. Reporting local government; 24. Reporting elections; 25. Freedom of information; 26. Writing about business
Section 6: Race, religion and public order: 27. Race and religion; 28. Criminal, seditious and obscene libel; Section 7: Broadcasting and photography; 29. Television and radio journalism; 30. Photography