Law Column: Court of Appeal rules on ‘serious harm’ test in defamation
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalism
Opinion
HoldtheFrontPage publishes two regular columns – Dyson at Large and the Law Column.
Former regional daily editor Steve Dyson’s monthly Dyson at Large blog has established itself as a must-read throughout the local press industry. Don’t miss his updates which are published on the site on the penultimate Wednesday of every month.
The fortnightly Law Column is written by media law specialists Foot Anstey and is designed to encourage debate on all aspects of the law as it affects working journalists. It appears every other Tuesday.
Other guest blogs may also appear on this page from time to time.
Dyson at Large: Google should ignore calls for aid from regional giants
Blogger gives word of advice ahead of SoE conference speech
Law Column: Automatic anonymity falls away in perjury case
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
Dyson at Large: Time travelling back to a live news floor in 1993
Former reporters unearth video of life on blogger’s old paper
Law Column: A Helicopter View of Anonymity and Court Reporting
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
Law Column: Supreme Court refuses privacy injunction for man named in open court
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
Dyson at Large: The future is beautifully small and beautifully local
Blogger raises a glass to the industry’s ‘minnows’
Law Column: Why teenage killers were finally named
Our legal experts look at the reporting restrictions in the Liz Edwards murder case
Dyson at Large: Local daily right to splash on live Grenfell disaster
Blogger sides with editor in live news debate
Law column: Spurious legal claims that cost publishers dear
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalism
Law Column: Challenging reporting restrictions in the criminal courts
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Dyson at Large: 10 reasons why political wraps are indefensible
Blogger hits out at ‘appalling electioneering’
Law Column: Reporting the 2017 General Election
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Law Column: DCMS calls for views on journalism exemption
10 May 2017 deadline for government consultation
Dyson at Large: Eight cheery thoughts for life after newspapers
HTFP blogger gives advice on opportunities for journalists