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McNae's Essential Law for Journalists 20th Edition

McNae's Essential Law for Journalists 20th Edition

Author: David Banks; Mark Hanna;McNae
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199556458
Published In: July 2009
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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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.

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 ;