In a course textbook meant to supplement lectures in practical journalism, Smartt offers student and practicing journalist information to help them pass the necessary qualification exams, but also to keep them out of jail when court reporting or reporting on individual or events. She describes the laws in England, Wales, and Scotland and explains what to expect when studying for a journalism qualification, then offers a guide to the main issues in contemporary legal journalism with case studies and references to legal and regulatory sources. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Media Law for Journalists functions as both an introduction and a reference guide to the main legal issues facing U.K. journalists. It is intended as a course textbook for students, first and foremost. However, it is also intended to help keep journalists out of jail and on the right side of the law. The book presumes no prior legal knowledge but covers all the relevant areas including: defamation, privacy, contempt of court, freedom of expression, and intellectual property. It also looks at the difference between the English and Scottish legal systems as they pertain to the media.
functions as both an introduction and a reference guide to the main legal issues facing U.K. journalists. It is intended as a course textbook for students, first and foremost. However, it is also intended to help keep journalists out of jail and on the right side of the law. The book presumes no prior legal knowledge but covers all the relevant areas including: defamation, privacy, contempt of court, freedom of expression, and intellectual property. It also looks at the difference between the English and Scottish legal systems as they pertain to the media.
