Call for discussion on “potential threat to press freedom”
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 Reform – Modernising Court Procedures
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
NMA calls for parole hearings to be open to press and public
Trade body urges ministers to make process more transparent
Trainee covering court for first time overturns gag on naming of dead child
Reporter was covering hearing day after passing 100 wpm shorthand
Sir Cliff: Has judgement simply muddied the waters?
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Campaigning journalist welcomes government U-turn on court closure plan
Court reporter rallied against plan to shut facility
Law Column: Issued defamation claims up 40%
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Law Column: Judges reminded that Section 4(2) orders are a “last resort”
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalism
Reporter overturns court gag to reveal Michael Jackson tribute act child abuse charge
Junior journalist successful after challenging order before judge
Court reporter overturns unlawful naming ban on dead child
Journalist “disappointed” to have to make challenge on invalid order
Daily journalist blocks bid to keep child abuse trial pair’s identities secret
Judges sides with reporter after backing from alleged victim’s father
Daily fined £80,000 for contempt of court over ‘severely prejudicial’ stories
Article was “blatant contempt” says judge
Law Column: Contempt of court – a timely reminder
Media law experts Foot Anstey on the Tommy Robinson case
Industry rallies behind ‘Tommy Robinson’ court reporter after rape threats
Journalist overturned court order in place for case involving far-right activist
New edition of McNae’s set to be published next week
Guide features updates on latest media law developments