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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.
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
Deputy editor launches bid to get more court cases heard on patch
Moves have made it “increasingly difficult” for newspaper to cover hearings
Court staff given new guidance on helping journalists covering hearings
Guidelines produced in conjunction with media representatives
Judges reject daily’s bids to name teen rapist and would-be robber
Offenders identities remain secret despite challenges
Law Column: Is serious financial loss as high a hurdle as we thought?
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Watchdog warns editors over posting sex offence stories on social media
IPSO issues new guidance for both journalists and victims
Law Column: Serious harm – can libel be cumulative?
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Friday Funnies: Fictional regional press under fire again over legal howler
Made-up newspaper editor’s suitability for job questioned
Newspaper overturns order to name teenager who tried to cover-up killing
Judge lifts reporting restrictions after regional daily appeal