Law and the Media

Hadwin, Sara; Bloy, Duncan

Abstract

Addressing the key legal issues impacting on today’s journalist, Law and the Media:
Acts as an invaluable text for those studying media studies, journalism, a media module of a law course, as well as for trainee and practising journalists
Applies the legal analysis of key case studies to reporting situations. This is useful to students trying to learn the law and essential for journalists who need to be able to work without contravening the law
Covers all key topics including freedom of expression, defamation, contempt, privacy and confidentiality, investigative journalism, sources, regulation, public interest, the legal system, copyright and reporting restrictions
Discusses all key case law and relevant legislation, including the Human Rights Act 1998, and how it impacts on media law
Contains chapter summaries to aid student revision
Provides website addresses where full case reports can be found

Citation

Hadwin, S., & Bloy, D. (2011). Law and the Media. (2nd). Sweet and Maxwell

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Online Publication Date: Jun 1, 2011
• Publication Date: Jun 1, 2011
• Deposit Date: Sep 14, 2023
• Publisher: Sweet and Maxwell
• Edition: 2nd
• ISBN: 9780414046108
• Publisher URL: https://www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/Product/Academic-Law/Law-and-the-Media/Paperback/30796843