Law and the Media

Practising and trainee journalists will find this an essential reference source for everyday use. Tom Crone's authoritative text has been thoroughly updated for a fourth edition by media lawyers, Philip Alberstat and Tom Cassels, with input from John Wadham, Director of the human rights organization Liberty, and Simon Dowson-Collins of the BBC. New material includes up-to-date information on changes to law, consideration throughout of law relating to the internet, a new chapter on libel, a new chapter on the Human Rights Act / Data Protection Act, an overview of US laws, a summary of important questions and answers, with cross-referencing, useful checklists and contracts, and the Press Code of Conduct. The new edition also offers a free email bulletin service: sign up to receive details of important and relevant cases, as they occur.