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.
March 27, 2012
Man sent threats to regional journalist, court told
Letter referred to journalist being ‘cut up and put in lobster pots’
March 26, 2012
Reporter wins court challenge to name baby batterer
Journalist won argument with barrister
March 20, 2012
Scottish journalist ‘was prime suspect in blagging probe’
Former police officer spoke to Sunday Herald
March 15, 2012
Newspaper backs down over drunk driver gagging order
Lawyer cited time and resource constraints
March 13, 2012
The Law Column: RIP the PCC – What next?
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry.
March 1, 2012
Abusive parents named after regional daily’s court challenge
Newspaper was able to report full details of case
February 29, 2012
Journalist thwarts bid for blanket ban on trial reports
Judge rejects call from ‘over-zealous’ lawyers
February 28, 2012
Law Column: Case gives guidance on journalistic defences
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
February 24, 2012
Paedophile foster carer named thanks to newspaper
Victims agreed to sign waivers
February 14, 2012
Law column: Court decisions go in favour of press
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
February 10, 2012
North-West weekly wins fight to name teen convict
Judge agreed to overturn order
February 2, 2012
The Law Column: ‘No win No fee’ agreements back on agenda
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry.
January 30, 2012
Weekly newspaper fights gagging order on drunk driver
Editorial hits out at ‘peep show pantomime’
January 24, 2012
Journalist ‘gagged’ as court hands out ten-year ASBO
Pensioner banned from talking to local vicar
