Media Law in Germany, 2nd Edition

Author: Frank Fechner
Publisher: Kluwer Law International
ISBN: 9789403505176

Previous Edition ISBN: 9789041189110
Published In: May 2023
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Germany ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this analysis of media law in Germanysurveys the massively altered and enlarged legal landscape traditionally encompassed in laws pertaining to freedom of expression and regulation of communications. Everywhere, a shift from mass media to mass self-communication has put enormous pressure on traditional law models.

An introduction describing the main actors and salient aspects of media markets is followed by in-depth analyses of print media, radio and television broadcasting, the Internet, commercial communications, political advertising, concentration in media markets, and media regulation. Among the topics that arise for discussion are privacy, cultural policy, protection of minors, competition policy, access to digital gateways, protection of journalists’ sources, standardization and interoperability,and liability of intermediaries. Relevant case law is considered throughout, as are various ethical codes.

A clear, comprehensive overview of media legislation, case law, and doctrine, presented from the practitioner’s point of view, this book is a valuable time-saving resource for all concerned with media and communication freedom. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Germany will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative media law.

The Author
List of Abbreviations
Preface
General Introduction
Part I. Fundamental Rights of the German Constitution Protecting Media
Chapter 1. Overview of the Constitutional Protection of Communication and Media
Chapter 2. Freedom of Speech
Chapter 3. Freedom of Information
Chapter 4. Freedom of Media
Chapter 5. Freedom of the Press
Chapter 6. Broadcasting Freedom
Chapter 7. Fundamental Rights of Multimedia
Chapter 8. Additional Fundamental Rights of Relevance to Media
Part II. Regulation of Print Media
Chapter 1. The Journalists’ Profession
Chapter 2. Journalists’ Rights
Chapter 3. Journalists’ Liability
Chapter 4. Right to Reply
Chapter 5. Other Civil Means of Media Victims
Chapter 6. Access to Public Information
Chapter 7. Press Council
Part III. Regulation of Audiovisual Media (Broadcasting)
Chapter 1. Public Service Broadcasting
Chapter 2. Private Broadcasting
Chapter 3. Program Standards
Chapter 4. Political Broadcasting
Chapter 5. Advertising Rules
Chapter 6. Right to Information
Chapter 7. Access to Networks
Chapter 8. Standards and Interoperability
Part IV. Cross Ownership Regulation
Part V. Supervision: Media Regulator
Chapter 1. Organization
Chapter 2. Tasks
Chapter 3. Sanctioning Powers
Selected Bibliography
Index