Editor slams ‘crazed’ conspiracy theories over coverage of child’s death
News chief hits back after murder accused’s name revealed
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.
Ex-editor issues warning over impact of new hate crime law on press
Industry chief shares concerns over newspapers’ legal costs
Law Column: Court confirms harassment not an easy alternative to libel
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Law Column: When is an opinion really an opinion, not just a fact in disguise?
Our regular look at legal issues facing journalists
Labour calls for court cases to be livestreamed online
Proposal comes as journalists cover hearings via video link
Teen’s wrongful lockdown conviction quashed thanks to daily’s coverage
Case highlights importance of local press court coverage
Court reporter covers ‘bizarre’ sentencing of criminals in their own homes
Journalist discusses “brilliant and utterly fascinating” new way of working
Daily wins bid to name teen who stabbed ‘best friend’ to death
Application made when jury retired to consider verdicts
Law Column: Open Justice – the pandemic makes it mark
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
You can’t catch coronavirus from newspapers, WHO confirms
Plus: Local government chiefs want FoI rules relaxed
Journalist’s tweet almost caused Salmond trial’s collapse
Reporter named accuser in social media post
Murder trial judge thanks daily reporter for live blog of case
Journalist had covered hearing minute-by-minute for more than a month
Law Column: Guidance given to court staff to support media access
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Court staff tell journalist to ‘Google it’ after refusing to give judge’s name
Correspondent was covering hearing involving “aggressive beggar”
Trainee reporter wins fight to name gunman on third day in job
Journalist makes successful challenge to judge
Newsquest chief demands court reporting investment after funding bid rejected
Regional press boss says fund could have been used to create 75 journalism jobs