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 25, 2011
Giggs story heralds record traffic for Scottish title
Editor condemns ‘insanity’ of ban
May 24, 2011
Contempt joins privacy as hot topic
Legal expert Nigel Hanson gives his take on the superinjunction debate
May 23, 2011
Footballer injunction is ‘absurd’ – Satchwell
Cameron says privacy laws are ‘unfair’ to the press
May 23, 2011
Scottish Sunday names privacy case footballer
Editor brands gagging order ‘ridiculous’
May 13, 2011
Footballer’s rent dispute published after court challenge
Regional daily reporter argued document in the public interest
May 11, 2011
Mosley’s defeat vital for regional press
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
May 10, 2011
European court rules against ‘prior notification’ bid
Strasbourg judges rule against ex-Formula One boss
April 27, 2011
Children to the fore as judges gag the world
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the profession
April 19, 2011
Former reporter jailed for leaking police information
Ex-journalist guilty of misconduct in public office
April 18, 2011
Reporter wins second award for helping snare rapist
Journalist recognised with prize from employers
April 12, 2011
‘Rare’ libel gags are new worry for media
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
March 29, 2011
Libel reform – what’s in it for the regional press?
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
March 28, 2011
Editor calls for ‘consistency’ over use of Twitter
Judge gives green light to microblogging tool
March 21, 2011
Court reporter blocks rapist’s anonymity bid
Victim told newspaper she wanted attacker identified
