Law Column: An important win for investigative journalism
Our fortnightly look at legal issues affecting the indstry
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.
Law Column: The future of the ‘journalism exemption’
Legal experts Foot Anstey on the future of Section 32 of the Data Protection Act
Dyson at Large: The regional media world in 11 pie charts
HTFP blogger asks: Who ate all the pies
Law Column: The price of contempt
$300,000 fine imposed after aborted murder trial
Dyson at Large: Social media dramas not always worth page leads
Digital ‘spike’ is sometimes badly needed says blogger
Law Column: No such thing as a free lunch
Our fortnighly look at legal issues facing the industry
NCTJ Student Council 2017: Ethics is more than just sticking to the rules
Editor turned consultant Paul Watson reports from journalism training gathering
Law Column: IPSO and the use of social media as a source
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
Best or worst of times for new journalists? by Mark Wray
PA Training boss toasts the future with ‘glass half full’
Dyson at Large: Should news or adverts hold the front page?
Are publishers right to sacrifice splashes for ads, asks blogger?
Law Column: 2017 begins with a media law bang!
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Law Column: Lifelong anonymity order is “truly exceptional”
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the press
Let’s hear it for the girls – by Alison Gow
Digital innovation editor picks her regional press women of the year
Dyson at Large: My magnificent seven regional heroes of 2016
Blogger nominates his regional press people of the year
Law Column: Fact or opinion – a £185,000 question
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
Law Column: Reporting the football sexual abuse allegations
How newspapers should cover the scandal engulfing football