Law for Journalists

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 and the legal system Writing about the courts Defamation and malicious falsehood Privacy, confidentiality, and copyright Reporting government and business Race, religion and public order Broadcasting and photography.