Law Column: When politicians fall out – principles applied in a high-profile libel case
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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.
Trainer slams judges as students barred from taking notes in court
Former daily night editor takes on judiciary over issue
Law Column: Important changes to rehabilitation periods for offenders
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Editors back calls to open up behind-closed-doors magistrates’ hearings
JPs can deal with cases based on written evidence alone
Law Column: Update to anonymity provisions for victims of image abuse
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Law column: Anonymity for sexual offence suspects in NI – and the ‘law’ of unintended consequences
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Daily names teen killer after judge shares desire for ‘full and unrestricted reporting’
No good reason to keep reporting restriction in place says KC
Journalist explains why newspaper could not name arrested MP
Politician unmasked himself after two-year investigation
Law column: Anonymity for alleged victims of sexual offences re-interpreted?
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Judge bars reporter from court for not booking in advance
Claim hearings were “private” because they involved personal finance
Law Column: Lawrence Fox, the Twitter storm, and serious harm
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Regional editors urged to let reporters cover Family Court cases
Plea comes after transparency scheme extended
Top court accused of regional press snub after twice barring reporter
Journalist denied right to cover hearings involving patch
Law Column: Positive decision regarding protection of confidential sources
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Family courts access pilot to be extended to 16 new areas
Editors welcome openness move
Axe magistrates who don’t know law on naming the dead, says editor
Attempt to restrict journalists in court sparks industry debate