MCNAE's Essential Law for Journalists
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
978-0-19-955645-8 (ISBN)
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McNae's Essential Law for Journalists maintains its reputation as the definitive guide for journalists and students. Endorsed by the National Council for the Training of Journalists as the essential text for students on journalism courses, it provides an unrivalled level of accuracy and detail. It is the indispensable, complete and portable resource for the practising journalist or editor; used in newsrooms, courtrooms and at public meetings across the country. Now in its 20th edition and featuring a new author team, this acclaimed book has been made even more user friendly and accessible. The authors' straightforward language, engaging writing style and use of topical examples clearly explain the law and bring it to life. Featuring key point summaries, clear cross-references, and practical advice, McNae's continues to meet the needs of every busy journalist and student who requires quick answers to the questions they face in their day-to-day work.
Online Resource Centre The book is complemented by a web site providing the following free resources: For students and journalists: - regular updates - web links - extra materials / information to expand on areas covered in the book - material on the Official Secrets Act For students: - glossary - podcasts For lecturers: - a test bank of fully customisable ready-made questions and assessments with which to test your students
David Banks is Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland, Member of the NCTJ Law Board, and NCTJ Chief Examiner for the NCTJ's NCE law and newpaper practice exam. Mark Hanna is Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, and Chair of the NCTJ Media Law Examinations Board.
1. Introduction; PART 1: CRIME, COURTS, AND TRIBUNALS; 2. Crime: media coverage prior to any court case; 3. Crime: categories and definitions; 4. Magistrates courts: the most serious criminal cases; 5. Magistrates courts: summary cases; 6. Criminal cases in the Crown courts and appeal courts; 7. Juveniles in criminal, ASBO, and drink ban proceedings; 8. Sexual offences; 9. Other court reporting restrictions; 10. Civil courts; 11. Family courts; 12. Open justice and access to court information; 13. Challenging the courts; 14. Coroners courts; 15. Tribunals and public inquiries; 16. Contempt of court; PART 2: DEFAMATION AND RELATED LAW; 17. Defamation; 18. What the claimant must prove; 19. Defences; 20. The Reynolds defence; 21. Criminal libel, slander, and malicious falsehoods; 22. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; PART 3: CONFIDENTIALITY, PRIVACY, AND COPYRIGHT; 23. Breach of confidence; 24. Privacy; 25. The Data Protection Act 1998; 26. Children and privacy; 27. Copyright; PART 4: INFORMATION AND EXPRESSION: RIGHTS, SOURCES, AND BOUNDARIES; 28. The Freedom of Information Act 2000; 29. Other information rights and access to meetings; 30. Reporting elections; 31. Official secrets; 32. The journalist's sources; 33. Terrorism and the effect of counter-terrorism law; 34. The incitement of hate; PART 5: PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMING, AND VIDEOING; 35. Photography, filming, and videoing; PART 6 NORTHERN IRELAND; 36. Northern Ireland; Appendix 1: Extracts from the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms; Appendix 2: The Press Complaints Commission Editors' Code of Practice; Glossary
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 30.7.2009 |
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| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 222 mm |
| Gewicht | 854 g |
| Themenwelt | Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht |
| Recht / Steuern ► Privatrecht / Bürgerliches Recht ► Medienrecht | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-19-955645-8 / 0199556458 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-955645-8 / 9780199556458 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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