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Law for Journalists Frances Quinn

Law for Journalists By Frances Quinn

Law for Journalists by Frances Quinn


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Summary

An exciting new textbook that provides a comprehensive and highly readable guide to everything a journalist needs to know about the law. Written by an award-winning journalist and experienced author, the book uses jargon-free language, making it easy to use for initial learning, revision and day-to-day reference.

Law for Journalists Summary

Law for Journalists by Frances Quinn

Essential reading for students, trainees and practicing journalists alike, Law for Journalists is an exciting new textbook that provides a comprehensive and highly readable guide to everything a journalist needs to know about the law. Written by an award-winning journalist and experienced author, the book uses jargon-free language, making it easy to use for initial learning, revision and day-to-day reference. Extensive use of case examples make it clear how the law operates in practice.

Law for Journalists Reviews

"An impressive and user-friendly law book that's ideal for students, tutors and working journalists alike. The law in practice; and test your knowledge' sections are very helpful and the easy to find case law examples are an excellent idea.Overall an accessible media law book that gives McNae's a good run for its money". Periodicals Publishers Association

Table of Contents

Section 1: Law and the legal system 1. How law is made 2. The legal system 3. Criminal courts and procedure 4. Civil courts and procedure 5. Human rights and English Law Section 2: Writing about the Courts 6. Contempt of court 7. Access to the courts 8. General reporting restrictions under the Contempt of Court Act 9. Reporting restrictions in criminal cases 10. Reporting restrictions concerning children 11. Reporting inquests 12. Reporting tribunals and inquiries 13. Challenging reporting restrictions Section 3: Defamation and Malicious Falsehood 14. Defamation 15. Defences and remedies for defamation 16. Malicious falsehood Section 4: Privacy, confidentiality and copyright 17. Confidentiality and privacy 18. Trespass and harassment 19. Protecting sources and source material 20. Data protection 21. Copyright Section 5: Reporting government and business 22. Official secrets 23. Reporting local government 24. Reporting elections 25. Freedom of information 26. Writing about business Section 6: Race, religion and public order 27. Race and religion 28. Criminal, seditious and obscene libel Section 7: Broadcasting and photography 29. Television and radio journalism 30. Photography Glossary Further reading Index

Additional information

GOR002731668
9780582823112
0582823110
Law for Journalists by Frances Quinn
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education Limited
2007-05-10
448
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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