McNae's Essential Law for Journalists

McNae's Essential Law for Journalists

by Sian Harrison, Mark Hanna
McNae's Essential Law for Journalists

McNae's Essential Law for Journalists

by Sian Harrison, Mark Hanna

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Overview

Affectionately known simply as McNae's, this book prevails as journalism's most succinct authority on media law since its inception in 1954. The new edition captures the essence of this hotly debated and evolving area of law. The authors' expertise in media reporting and teaching ensures McNae's is accessible for students and journalists, giving you the essentials and encouraging intellectual acuity as the complexities of the law are laid bare. McNae's practical approach includes features that highlight important information, such as case detail, need-to-know points, and cross references that explore how different elements of the law interact with each other. Published in partnership with the National Council for the Training of Journalists, McNae's is an indispensable media law guide that imbues confidence in students and supports and assures journalists undertaking their everyday work. Digital formats and resources The twenty-sixth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported with online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - Comprehensive online resources accompany the text. Visit www.mcnaes.com to access new self-test questions with feedback to solidify students' understanding, regular updates from the authors to keep readers abreast of the law, and additional material on important topics within the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780192663528
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Publication date: 08/10/2022
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 568
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Sian Harrison is the Law Editor of PA Media (formerly the Press Association) and a member of the NCTJ's Media Law Examinations Board. She is an experienced journalist and court reporter and has been based at the Royal Courts of Justice since 2010. Mark Hanna is the Senior Examiner of the NCTJ Media Law Examinations Board, and an Emeritus Fellow of the Sheffield University's Journalism Studies department. Mark is the recipient of the NCTJ's Chairman's award for his outstanding contribution to journalism education. He was an award-winning crime and investigations reporter.

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Landscape of Law, Ethics and Regulation1. Introduction2. Press regulation3. Broadcast regulation4. Journalism avoiding unjustified intrusionPart 2: Crime, Courts and Tribunals5. Crime - media coverage prior to any court case6. Crimes - categories and definitions7. Magistrates' courts - summary cases8. Magistrates' courts - the most serious criminal cases9. Crown courts and appeal courts10. Children and young persons in court cases11. Anonymity for victims and alleged victims of sexual offences, human trafficking, female genital mutilation and forced marriage offences12. Court reporting - other restrictions13. Civil courts14. Family courts15. Open justice and access to court information16. Challenging in the courts17. Coroners' courts18. Tribunals and public inquiries19. Contempt of courtPart 3: Defamation and Related Law20. Defamation - definitions and dangers21. Who can sue for defamation and what they must prove22. Defamation defences23. The public interest defence24. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 197425. Slander and malicious falsehoodPart 4: Confidentiality, Privacy and Copyright26. Breach of confidence27. Privacy28. Data protection29. CopyrightPart 5: Information and Expression30. Readers' postings31. Reporting elections32. Official secrets33. The journalist's sources and neutrality34. The risks of being charged with bribery, misconduct, hacking or intercepting35. The right to take photographs, film and recordPart 6: Online Chapters36. Media law in Northern Ireland37. The Freedom of Information Act 200038. Other information rights and access to meetings39. Boundaries to expression - hate and obscenity40. Terrorism and the effect of counter-terrorism law41. Media law in Scotland
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