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.
Magistrates in Nottinghamshire are to receive revised guidance notes following the publication of the report on reporting restrictions. At a meeting with newspaper and broadcast editors, the clerk to the justices, Graham Hooper, agreed the new report substantially superseded previous
Page 2 of 2 “Had we been legalling this and seen the copy we might have said it would be unwise to publish the dates when he was excluded and started the new school. “Equally, it is possible we might
Page 1 of 2 The editors convicted of breaking a ban on identifying a child expelled from school are considering an appeal. Simon Bradshaw, of the Evening Argus, and David Briffett, of the West Sussex County Times, were each fined
The law surrounding publicity and children involved in legal proceedings is to be examined at a legal seminar later this month. Coram Chambers is organising the event, which will host a critical examination of the law relating to children involved
New guidelines on reporting restrictions in magistrates’ courts are about to be issued to courts and editors. They are being sent out by the Society of Editors after the success of a similar document last year covering the crown courts.
Magistrates and their clerks are being sent advice on when they should apply reporting restrictions, thanks to an initiative from the Society of Editors. It follows a move last year when similar documents were sent to crown court judges. The
Page 1 of 2 Two Sussex newspaper editors have won a landmark test case about reporting court hearings involving children. Argus editor Simon Bradshaw, and former editorial director of the West Sussex County Times David Briffett, have been cleared of
Page 1 of 2 Society of Editors executive director Bob Satchwell said editors were extremely aware of their duty to protect children, and said cases such as the one in Sussex could pose a threat to open justice. “It is
Page 1 of 2 Cathryn Smith, a partner in the media team at Foot Anstey Sargent, is a newspaper lawyer who “legals” raw copy every day. She said: “The difference is going to be that when a journalist or editor
Legendary libel lawyer Peter Carter-Ruck will be the main speaker at an update day on media law in central London on Saturday, November 18. He is scheduled to look at recent changes in the practice of defamation and the spate
The media law update day, at which Peter Carter-Ruck was to have been the chief speaker, has been postponed. The day was organised by the National Union of Journalists and The Media Training Centre to update journalists and anyone concerned
Small newspapers and newsletters, as well as freelance journalists, are being targetted by a new online guide to media law. www.media-solicitors.co.uk has been launched by Full Force Marketing. There are a wealth of legal guide notes on-line so that visitors
Page 1 of 2 Legendary libel lawyer Peter Carter-Ruck will reveal the secrets he used to charge thousands for at a special Media Law Update day. The event, in London on Saturday March 17, will be a rare opportunity to