Media / Entertainment Law

McNae's Essential Law for Journalists 20th Edition

Edited by David Banks · Mark Hanna · McNae
Oxford University Press July 2009

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780199556458
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication
July 2009
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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McNae's Essential Law for Journalists maintains its reputation as the definitive guide for journalists and students. Endorsed by the National Council for the Training of Journalists as the essential text for students on journalism courses, it provides an unrivalled level of accuracy and detail. It is the indispensable, complete and portable resource for the practising journalist or editor; used in newsrooms, court rooms and at public meetings across the country.

Now in its 20th edition and featuring a new author team, this acclaimed book has been made even more user-friendly and accessible. The authors' straightforward language, engaging writing style and use of topical examples clearly explain the law and bring it to life. Featuring key point summaries, clear cross-references, and practical advice, McNae's continues to meet the needs of every busy journalist and student who need quick answers to the questions they face in their day-to-day work.

Table of Contents

Contents:

1. Introduction
Part 1: Crime, courts and tribunals
2. Crime: coverage prior to any court case
3. Crime: categories and definitions
4. Magistrates courts: the most serious criminal cases
5. Magistrates courts: summary proceedings
6. Criminal cases in Crown courts and appeal courts
7. Juveniles in criminal and ASBO proceedings
8. Sexual offences
9. Other court reporting restrictions
10. Civil courts
11. Family courts
12. Open justice and access to court information
13. Challenging the courts
14. Coroners' courts
15. Tribunals and inquires
16. Contempt of Court
Part 2: Defamation and related law
17. Defamation
18. What the claimant must prove
19. Defences
20. Reynolds defence
21. Slander, malicious falsehoods and criminal libel
22. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
Part 3: Confidentiality, privacy and copyright
23. Breach of confidence
24. Privacy
25. Data Protection Act
26. Children and privacy
27. Copyright
Part 4: Information and expression: rights, sources and boundaries
28. Freedom of Information Act
29. Other information rights, and access to meetings
30. Reporting elections
31. Official secrets
32. The journalist's sources
33. Terrorism and counter-terrorism
34. Inciting hate
Part 5: The photographer and the law
35. The photographer and the law
Part 6 Northern Ireland
36. Northern Ireland
Appendix 1: Articles, 6, 8 and 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights
Appendix 2: Press Complaints Commission Code of Practice
Appendix 3: Extracts from Ofcom Broadcasting Code ;
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