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.
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
November 9, 2012
Reporter overturns court gag in child cruelty case
Couple named after journalist challenges ruling
November 6, 2012
Law column: Statutory regulation based on false premise
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
October 23, 2012
Qualified privilege and court papers: a cautionary tale
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
October 1, 2012
Satchwell: Anonymity law would have protected Forrest
Media would have had to obtain court order to name teacher
September 27, 2012
Society of Editors condemns teacher anonymity law
Legislation is due to come into force on Monday
September 25, 2012
Trainee overturns court order after month in job
Baby was too young to be harmed by publicity
September 21, 2012
Law column: The website operator and the troll
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry.
September 14, 2012
Weekly newspaper fined £900 over court nib blunder
Reporter broke court order over naming youths
September 6, 2012
A bum deal: Prince Harry and a lesson in privacy
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August 22, 2012
Law Column: Bad joke news day? Well, maybe not
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August 8, 2012
Law column: Reporting restriction gave rapist anonymity
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July 26, 2012
Law Column: Contempt, archives and single publication
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July 19, 2012
Watchdog backs weekly in disclosure of sources row
Information Commissioner rules paper acted correctly
