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.
February 19, 2013
Law Column: Are Section 11 Orders a slippery slope?
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry.
February 13, 2013
Journalists defeat naming ban on child murder victim
Judge said Section 39 order should not have been made
February 13, 2013
Newspaper overturns naming ban in exploitation case
Editor made court submission on behalf of title
February 12, 2013
Photographer who snapped jurors cleared of contempt
Judge ruled there was no intent to intimidate jury members
February 11, 2013
Freelance journalist fights police order on video footage
NUJ backing fight against handing over material
February 5, 2013
Law Column: EU regulation of the UK Press, anyone?
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
January 22, 2013
Law Column: How to overturn a libel settlement
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
December 13, 2012
Newspaper defeats name ban on gun-toting teenager
Journalists overturn Section 39 order on 17-year-old
December 6, 2012
Union protests over riot snaps ruling
NUJ says decision leaves photographers in danger
December 5, 2012
Leveson and data protection – a hidden threat
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
December 4, 2012
Weekly names 15-year-old rapist after court challenge
Reporter argued S39 order should be overturned
November 28, 2012
PA law man overturns order on rape case anonymity
Courts have no power to make rulings say judges
November 21, 2012
Weekly reporter fights off bid to ban him from court
Witness wants journalist removed while giving evidence
November 21, 2012
Newspaper overturns bid to keep lawyer’s name secret
Channel islands daily fights courtroom gag
November 15, 2012
Trainee reporter sees off address ban in murder trial
Journalist takes on five barristers in challenging order
