Part of gagging order on paedophile is lifted – but he still cannot be named
Judge accepts media submission on man but moves to protect identity of children
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.
Judge accepts media submission on man but moves to protect identity of children
Our legal expert takes a look at the issues surrounding the recent Macclesfield Express case
Legal expert says chance for press to appeal is not enough and “serious problem” needs to be addressed
Our legal expert takes a look at the complicated issue of copyright
Judge amends S39 order on grounds of public interest and the gravity of the case
Latest update on privacy issues, including McKennitt’s action and Prince Charles’s journals
Tactics for challenging reporting restrictions are under the spotlight after child porn defendant remains anonymous
“Significant embarrassment and distress” was caused at a time of heightened sensitivity
Reporting restrictions fears voiced by local newspaper boss
Free press hailed but privacy can help the courts to do their job, according to Lord Falconer
Appeal judgment may be welcomed by the media, but unusual facts are unlikely to recur
Our legal expert casts his eye over the issues currently affecting the industry
Editors slam “perplexing” decision to allow man to remain anonymous despite media challenge
Lawyers to argue the court does not have the powers to make order
Court stands by decision to protect defendant’s family from “social exclusion, teasing and taunting”
Victim of childhood abuse gets £2,500 compensation