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Law and the Media
By
Duncan Bloy, Sara Hadwin
All journalists, whether practising or in training must be aware of the legal environment in which they operate. Law and the Media addresses key areas of media law that affect practising journalists daily. Using examples from real reporting situations it helps the reader not only to understand and recognise the implications of media law on print and broadcast journalism, but also offers practical guidance on how a journalist can work within the law.
Uses examples and case studies from real reporting situations - useful to students trying to learn the law and essential for journalists who need to be able to work within the law
Covers key topics including freedom of expression, defamation, contempt, privacy and confidentiality, sources, regulation, and reporting restrictions
Discusses relevant legislation, particularly the Human Rights Act 1998, and how it impacts on media law
Discusses the latest case law
Provides website addresses where full case reports can be found
Law and the Media is an invaluable text for those studying media studies, journalism or a media module of a law course, as well as for trainee and practising journalists.
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