| Description |
viii, 272 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Journalists and the Legal System. 1. Media law. 2. The legal system -- Pt. 2. Journalists and Justice. 3. Sub judice contempt. 4. Dealing with courts and jurors. 5. Reporting the courts -- Pt. 3. Journalists and Reputations. 6. Identifying defamation. 7. Defending defamation -- Pt. 4. Journalists and Information. 8. Keeping secrets: confidentiality and sources. 9. Copyright -- Pt. 5. Ethics and the Law. 10. Privacy and morality. 11. The regulators -- Pt. 6. Future issues. 12. New media technologies and the law |
| Summary |
This practical guide offers an introduction to media law from a journalist's perspective. Written in a clear non-legalistic fashion, it shows how journalists can produce hard-edged reportage while staying on the right side of the law. Pearson offers a comprehensive overview of aspects of law which relate to a journalist's work, including defamation, contempt, confidentiality, privacy, trespass, copyright and regulation. Cases and examples are used to illustrate key points. Also included is an introduction to the legal system and guidelines on reporting legal issues. Tips, summaries and a flow chart to defamation law make. The Journalist's Guide to Media Law a handy reference for professionals and an essential text for students |
| Analysis |
Cases (Law) |
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Confidentiality |
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Copyright |
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Defamation |
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Ethics |
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Federal issue |
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Journalism |
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Mass media |
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Sub judice rule |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-261) and index |
| Subject |
Journalism -- Law and legislation -- Australia.
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Journalists -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Australia.
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Mass media -- Law and legislation -- Australia.
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Press law -- Australia.
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| LC no. |
98215285 |
| ISBN |
1864484349 |
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