Chief reporter wins double fight to identify teenage knifeman
Journalist faced opposition in court and from police
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.
Weekly wins fight to name dead teen lawyers wanted to treat as living sex victim
Murderer’s defence counsel called for anonymity order
Judge says journalists ‘to blame’ if naming sex offender affects his children
Editor rejects request as a “slap in the face for victims”
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Journalists excluded from murder trial after judge severs video link
Warning issued to remote court reporters over “unreasonable” decision
New guide to help journalists tackle legal issues around online abuse
Guidance aims to provide practical assistance to those affected
Local news site wins fight to name complainant in police misconduct case
Editor hopes deciaion will “set a useful precedent”
Law Column: TV doctor’s libellous Tweet results in £125k damages award
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Council gags weekly over interview with person in its care
Editor brands court action “ludicrous and unnecessary”
Judge says sorry after reporter ‘threatened’ while covering case from public gallery
Positioning of journalist during trial “clearly unacceptable”
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Anonymity bid fails for sex case accused charged after weekly’s probe
Lawyer claimed defendant’s rights “trump” those of media
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Reporter barred from covering police hearing after secret meeting
Journalist informed of decision minutes before case due to be heard
Reporter told details of death ‘not in public interest’ after four-minute inquest
Journalist allegedly told to “get himself a lawyer”