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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.
Law Column: Open justice is not a mere slogan
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Police chief criticises press coverage of trials after daily wins bid to name killer
Journalist hits out at “disappointing” comments by senior detective
Law Column: Appeal court reiterates right of access to documents
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Law Column: Privacy in action – law, regulation, and “Cliff’s law”
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Law Column: Drone chaos reopens privacy debate
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Regional title fights to name teen who raped and murdered schoolgirl
Identity remains secret despite conviction
Law Column: Welcome new guidance on reporting of sexual offences
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalism
New legislation a ‘threat’ to freedom of expression, say editors
Warning about safeguarding of journalistic material and confidential sources
City news website wins courtroom bid to name teen murderer
Judge lifts restrictions in “interests of justice” and as deterrent against knife crime
Law Column: No win, no fee – a huge day for journalism
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
Editor attacks ‘racists’ spreading ‘fake news’ about weekly after Tommy Robinson visit
News chief criticises false claims paper was paid not to report on trials
Defendant refuses to continue court case with journalism students present
Usher “politely asked” group to leave courtroom
Law Column: Public Interest Revisited
Careless journalist acted with a closed mind says judge
Man wins payout and apology over regional daily’s ‘wholly false’ ISIS claim
Wrongful allegation was made in newspaper after Manchester Arena terror attack