Media law
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Media law
Sweet & Maxwell, 2007
5th ed
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Robertson & Nicol on media law
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
In one convenient volume, this book provides a thorough overview and analysis of the disparate laws that impinge on journalists' and broadcasters' freedom to publish. Covering all the key topics, the book explains the ongoing effects of the Human Rights Act 1998 on every aspect of media law and analyses the significance of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. It also examines the impact of areas such as terrorism and privacy. Contents Freedom of ExpressionThe Human Rights Act. DefamationObscenity, Blasphemy and Race HatredConfidence and PrivacyTerrorismCopyrightContempt of Court Reporting the CourtsReporting Lesser Courts and TribunalsReporting Parliaments, Assemblies and ElectionsReporting Executive GovernmentReporting Local GovernmentReporting Business Media Self-RegulationCensorship of Films and videoBroadcastingIndexJurisdiction: UK
Table of Contents
Freedom of Expression. The Human Rights Act. Defamation. Obscenity, Blasphemy and Race Hatred. Privacy and Confidence. Copyright. Contempt of Court. Terrorism. Reporting the Courts. Reporting Lesser Courts and Tribunals. Reporting Parliaments, Assemblies and Elections. Reporting Executive Government. Reporting Local Government. Reporting Business. Media Self-Regulation. Censorship of Films and Video. Broadcasting.
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