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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.

Teen murderers win bid to keep names out of press despite both turning 18

High Court judge extends interim injunction after killers reach adulthood

“Formulaic” stories also criticised in news interview exam

Judge reiterates the importance of advance notice of anonymity applications

Our fotnightly look at legal issued facing journalists

Almost 90pc of newspaper’s readers wanted murderers named in 2016 poll

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalism

Minister says proposed reporting restrictions “not necessary or proportionate”

Legal expert looks at importance of meaning in defamation cases

Judge lifts reporting restrictions after joint application from publishers

Reporter studied two days a week for diploma

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists

Journalist hits out at “disappointing” comments by senior detective

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists

Senior Media Officers Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Westminster, closes 13 May
Editorial Producer Barcroft Media London, closes 16 May
Media Manager Wigan Council Wigan, closes 19 May
Head of Corporate Communication Notthinghamshire Police Nottinghamshire, closes 19 Apr
Media Relations Officer General Medical Council London, closes 22 Apr
Digital Staff Writer Insider Media Limited Manchester, closes 29 Apr
Local Democracy Reporters x3 Newsquest Various, closes 26 Apr
Journalists Mercury Press and Caters News Agency Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham, closes 7 May
Senior Reporter Schools Week London, closes 26 Apr