Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalism
Media 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.
Reporter overturns court gag to reveal Michael Jackson tribute act child abuse charge
Junior journalist successful after challenging order before judge
Court reporter overturns unlawful naming ban on dead child
Journalist “disappointed” to have to make challenge on invalid order
Daily journalist blocks bid to keep child abuse trial pair’s identities secret
Judges sides with reporter after backing from alleged victim’s father
Daily fined £80,000 for contempt of court over ‘severely prejudicial’ stories
Article was “blatant contempt” says judge
Law Column: Contempt of court – a timely reminder
Media law experts Foot Anstey on the Tommy Robinson case
Industry rallies behind ‘Tommy Robinson’ court reporter after rape threats
Journalist overturned court order in place for case involving far-right activist
New edition of McNae’s set to be published next week
Guide features updates on latest media law developments
City news site overturns reporting ban on far-right activist’s sentencing
Ex-EDL leader jailed after arrest outside court
Law Column: Social media – a source to be reckoned with?
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Mother fails in bid to stop newspaper using Facebook picture
Woman was accused of smuggling drugs to her son in prison
Newspapers ‘not responsible for accuracy of what is said in court’
Responsibility of press is to report what is heard accurately, rules IPSO
Law Column: Google loses key ‘right to be forgotten’ case
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Journalist defiant after being attacked by shoplifter outside court
Reporter says he “won’t be bullied” after trying to film defendant
Law Column: Reporting on fatalities – new guidance from IPSO
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalism