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Law for Journalists Frances Quinn

Law for Journalists By Frances Quinn

Law for Journalists by Frances Quinn


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Law for Journalists by Frances Quinn

"An excellent book for teaching media/journalism students at any level. The book is written in a concise style with updated information and legal cases. I especially like the pedagogical features which are excellent tools for both teachers and students."
Yik Chan Chin, Advanced Research Fellow, Human Rights Law Centre, School of Law, University of Nottingham.

"Finally, a law book which doesn't bore you to death! A refreshing text laid out in a clear, succinct manner with the same depth as its competitors but presented in a much more user-friendly style. This should be the first choice guide for journalists needing to know about media law."

Jo Newsholme, Broadcast Journalist, LBC Radio.

Engaging, relevant and comprehensive, Law for Journalists is the must-have guide to media law for journalism students, trainees and working journalists alike. This popular text is specifically structured for journalism courses, including those accredited by the NCTJ and BJTC. Offering practical guidance and an engaging insight into the law as it relates to journalists, this new edition continues to enhance the strong reputation of this text.

Law for Journalists Reviews

"Indispensable." - Ken Brown, Lecturer, University of Bournemouth.

"An excellent book for teaching media/journalism students at any level. The book is written in a concise style with updated information and legal cases. I especially like the pedagogical features which are excellent tools for both teachers and students." - Yik Chan Chin, Advanced Research Fellow, Human Rights Law Centre, School of Law, University of Nottingham.

Table of Contents

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

9. Reporting restrictions in criminal cases

10. Reporting restrictions concerning children

11. Reporting the family courts

12. Reporting inquests

13. Reporting tribunals and inquiries

14. Challenging reporting restrictions

Section 3 - Defamation and malicious falsehood

15. Defamation

16. Defences and remedies for defamation

17. Malicious falsehood

Section 4 - Privacy, confidentiality and copyright

18. Breach of confidence

19. Privacy

20. Trespass and Harassment

21. Protecting sources and source material

22. Data protection

23. Copyright

Section 5 - Codes of Practice

24. The Editor's Code of Practice of the Press Complaints Committee

25. The Ofcom Code

Section 6 - Reporting government and business

26. Official secrets

27. Reporting local government

28. Reporting elections

29. Freedom of information

30. Writing about business

Section 7 - Race, religion and public order

31. Race and religion

Section 8 - Photography

32. Photography

Appendix 1 Editors' Code of Practice

Appendix 2 Ofcom Broadcasting Code

Appendix 3 Defamation Act 1996, Schedule 1 (Parts I and II)

Glossary

Further Reading

Additional information

GOR006988389
9781447923060
1447923065
Law for Journalists by Frances Quinn
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education Limited
2013-07-08
592
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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