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.
August 17, 2011
Reporting on those responsible for riots will be restricted
Many of the rioters are too young to report on in the courts
August 15, 2011
Journalists were misinformed over shooting
Reporters were led to believe Mark Duggan has fired at officers
August 11, 2011
Press regulation comes under conference spotlight
Issues such as statutory regulation to be examined
July 29, 2011
Scotsman in libel payout to Christopher Jefferies
Jo Yeates landlord accepts ‘substantial’ damages from newspapers
July 22, 2011
Judge bans media from reporting prison van breakout
Court order was ‘unsustainable’ says Liverpool Echo
July 19, 2011
Prioritising free speech ‘impossible’ for Parliament
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
July 14, 2011
State regulation will harm local press says top media lawyer
PCC is ‘effective regulator’ says legal expert
July 8, 2011
Reporter’s court challenge sees pervert named
Judge lifts ban after journalist’s email request
July 7, 2011
Reporter’s court challenge sees teenager named
Defendant was just weeks away from 18th birthday
July 6, 2011
Libel committee debates importance of ‘reputation’
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the profession
June 30, 2011
Daily’s court challenge sees parents of truants named
Reporter and editor joined forces to overturn Section 39 order
June 28, 2011
Trainee reporter’s unexpected court order success
Trainee challenged magistrates on point that child was too young
June 22, 2011
Regional daily in libel payout to ex council boss
‘Substantial damages’ paid over fraud claim
June 22, 2011
‘Public figures’ can expect less privacy – top judge
Our weekly look at legal issues facing the profession
June 21, 2011
Newspaper wins six-week legal fight over consultant
Regional daily wins battle to publish report on hospital doctor’s work
