Convict who threatened to blow up hospital admits journalist rape threat
Sentencing hearing to take place this month
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.
The Law Column: Freedom of expression – policy and practice
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Editor demands court action to help smaller newsrooms cover trials
News chief says “better digital access” key to helping regional titles
Coach attack defendant fails in bid to stop regional daily covering case
Magistrates reject plea after photograph taken outside court
Daily reveals £215k cost of ferrying prisoner who put streets on ‘lockdown’
Newspaper has now revealed six-figure cost of police operation
The Law Column: Contempt without borders
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Editors welcome plan to broadcast Crown Court sentencing
Law would allow judges’ remarks to be broadcast
Daily backed court’s ID ban to protect rape victims over Christmas
Reporting restrictions lifted as ‘worst rapist’ jalied for life
The Law Column: New Year, Old Topic…
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
News website names child rapist after he turns 18
Teenager was protected despite being “ongoing risk to young girls”
The Law Column: Twitter – the digital playground
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
The Law Column: Put down the claim form and step away from your personal feelings
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Country’s top judge shares ‘deep regret’ at lack of court reporting
Lord Chief Justice tells regional news site its journalists among ‘rare breed’ attending hearings
Weekly wins bid to name teen murder suspect identified on social media
Judge sides with newspaper as trial date set
Outgoing judge praises daily’s court reporter for coverage which ‘saves lives’
Newspaper singled out as importance of media in court highlighted
The Law Column: Are family courts leaning in favour of freedom of expression?
President of family diviision publishes new guide to reporting