Law
Media law is ever changing and this index will strive to keep you abreast of developments in this complex and important area of journalism.
Our fortnightly column looking at the latest law issues, written by specialist media lawyers from Foot Anstey, also appears here.
May 22, 2012
Dailies overturn ruling in false rape claim case
Court reporter challenges restrictive order
May 21, 2012
Newspaper awarded £7k costs in ‘lobster pot’ threat case
Ruling is victory for freedom of the press says former editor
May 16, 2012
The Law Column: Much to applaud in Defamation Bill
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry.
May 3, 2012
Weekly overturns naming ban on 18-year-old
Magistrates thank newspaper for legal intervention
May 2, 2012
Law Column: Keep an eye on anonymous comments
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry.
April 18, 2012
The Law Column: A political reporter’s brush with the law
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
April 11, 2012
Hat-trick of awards for journalism law students
Cash prize was given for performance in law exam
April 5, 2012
Reporter won court challenge over identity of serial killer’s mum
Lawyer wanted details kept private
April 2, 2012
Regional reporter faced jail threat for refusing to reveal sources
Journalist could have faced jail term
March 28, 2012
Regional daily overturns banning order in dead baby case
Newspaper’s lawyers wrote to judge
March 27, 2012
Man sent threats to regional journalist, court told
Letter referred to journalist being ‘cut up and put in lobster pots’
March 26, 2012
Reporter wins court challenge to name baby batterer
Journalist won argument with barrister
March 20, 2012
Scottish journalist ‘was prime suspect in blagging probe’
Former police officer spoke to Sunday Herald
March 15, 2012
Newspaper backs down over drunk driver gagging order
Lawyer cited time and resource constraints
