Law expert examines reporting of newly created offence
Media 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.
‘Name sex case defendants only after conviction’ suggests editor
Call to protect reputation of suspects found not guilty
Editors warned: Don’t post sex crime story links on social media
Newspapers urged not to “create a forum for speculation” among readers after child victim identified
Law Column: Bar raised for libel claimants
Media law expert examines new definition of ‘serious harm’
Regional dailies block fraudster’s ‘right to be forgotten’ bid
Costs awarded to five media organisations following ruling
Law Column: No win, no fee agreements hold publishers to ransom
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
Law Column: The right to privacy – a wider test?
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the profession
Police watchdog urged to reconsider reporter’s harassment appeal
Association expresses “deepest concern” over decision
The Law Column: Reporting restrictions in civil courts
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
NMA backs plan to extend journalists’ rights to access court documents
Move would “facilitate accurate and informed court reporting”
Schoolboy murder prompts regional daily special edition
Arrest made after morning edition went to print
Law Column: The risks of social media in crime reports
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
IPSO launches consultation into press arbitration scheme
Exercise will run until September
Weekly reporter overturns court order in murder trial
Section 39 order for victim’s young daughter would have restricted reporting
Reporter foils chat line benefit cheat’s court anonymity bid
Defendant had been murder trial witness