A training course to help editors and newspaper executives keep up to date with the law is to take place in London.

The programme for November 14 is due to cover the Human Rights Act, libel, contempt of court, the power of the courts on restrictive reporting orders, and dangers that can occur over copyright.

It will be conducted by Tony Simms, the media law and editorial training consultant who is a member of the National Council for the Training of Journalists newspaper journalism boards, and Mike Dodd, copy editor for the Press Association and deputy editor of Media Lawyer.

The course costs £230+VAT and more information, including how to book, can be obtained from Jan Alder at the NCTJ on 01279 430009.

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