Reporter barred from covering police hearing after secret meeting
Journalist informed of decision minutes before case due to be heard
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 told details of death ‘not in public interest’ after four-minute inquest
Journalist allegedly told to “get himself a lawyer”
Reporter to fight alleged paedophile name ban after probing police evidence
Journalist’s FoI result contradicted officer’s claim in court
Law Column: Update on access to Family Court documents for journalists
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Daily wins legal fight over councillor’s bid to keep court document secret
Licensing chief’s “testimonial” formed part of disgraced taxi driver’s mitigation
Journalists slam police policy of refusing details on ‘lower level’ crimes
Strategy dubbed “a slap in the face for local journalists”
Facebook to give journalists and publishers greater control on comments
Move comes after weekly’s criticism of social media firm
Weekly wins courtroom fight to name ‘cruel’ dad who broke baby’s leg
Child still unable to talk properly due to attack
New plans could help regional newsrooms cover ‘double’ number of court cases
Government bid to increase use of virtual technology
Law Column: Money, money, money – how the Courts calculate libel damages
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Newspaper slams Facebook comments policy after trial collapses
Editor says it is now “impossible” for press to play their part in justice system
Magistrate tries to gag daily due to defendant’s ‘learning disabilities’
Paper also barred from publishing alleged arsonist’s address
Press barred from naming alleged abuser over ‘paedophile hunters’ threat risk
Claim made in court by police officer despite lack of further evidence
Editor slams court chiefs’ secrecy as major cases moved off patch
Lack of information means reporters unable to cover trials
Law Column: A reminder of contempt laws in age of Covid court hearings
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Reporter wins right to reveal councillor abandoned four-year-old son
Judge sides with journalist’s application