Paper persuades judge to allow naming of teenage sex attacker
News editor argued that youth should be named because of the seriousness of the offence
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.
Media Law: Notable victories for press freedom
Tony Jaffa and Nigel Hanson from Foot Anstey unravel legal points in fortnightly HTFP column
Government debates law change on anonymity for rape victims
Ministers are “actively” considering the issue to prevent miscarriage of justice
Media Law: Their Lordships deliver another privacy ruling
Tony Jaffa and Nigel Hanson from Foot Anstey give more legal pointers in new HTFP column
Plans to limit inquest reporting are 'misguided', says PCC chairman
Claim some aims of Coroners Bill could be achieved through “greater education of the bereaved”
Court case makes headlines thanks to reporter's S39 success
Journalist persuades magistrates to lift banning order “in public interest”
Truant case parents named after reporter's appeal to magistrates
Journalist argued that Section 39 order should be lifted in public interest
Herald Express wins right to name mother in child abuse case
Paper’s intervention “ensured defendants did not escape with anonymity”
Courier finally wins battle to name ASBO boy
Court ban on naming 15-year-old tearaway is overturned after press challenge
Echo stops bid to keep ASBO boy's identity a secret
Letter from deputy editor helped persuade judge that 14-year-old should be named
Decision on access to court papers could be made next month
Press to be consulted on way forward for new rules
'Routine access' to family courts for journalists under new Govt plan
Harsh penalties proposed for breaches of reporting restrictions
Press set for better relationship with courts after agreement is reached
New guidelines say media should be listened to and “treated with courtesy”
Press freedom move in inquests from journalists' union
The National Union of Journalists is fighting top protect reporters’ rights at inquests in response to a new Coroners’ Bill – which could increase reporting restrictions. The Bill could allow a senior coroner to prohibit the publication of the name
Press freedom move on inquests from journalists' union
NUJ Parliamentary Group takes up fight to protect reporters’ rights
Teenage killer named after Echo's legal challenge pays off
Reporter argued that public has right to know name of car thief who killed