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The UK Media Law Pocketbook

The UK Media Law Pocketbook

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The second edition of The UK Media Law Pocketbook provides updated and extended practical guidance on legal issues for journalists and media professionals, covering traditional print and broadcast, digital multimedia, and freedom of information. It includes new online chapters on data protection and explores emerging global issues with concise summaries of recent cases.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The second edition of The UK Media Law Pocketbook, a comprehensive guide to legal issues for journalists and media professionals, has been released. This edition offers updated and expanded practical guidance on a wide range of everyday legal challenges faced by working journalists and media specialists. Covering traditional print and broadcast media as well as digital multimedia platforms such as blogging and instant messaging, the book provides clear explanations of new legal cases, legislation, and regulations. It also includes new chapters on freedom of information and social media law, reflecting the evolving landscape of media law in the UK.

To enhance accessibility and convenience, the book includes links to seven new online chapters that provide access to the most up-to-date laws and guidance around data protection. These chapters cover a wide range of topics, including inquests, courts-martial, public inquiries, family courts, local government, and the media law of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

In addition to providing legal insights, The UK Media Law Pocketbook also offers critical analysis of emerging global issues and proposals for reform. Author Tim Crook, a renowned media law expert, provides concise summaries of recent cases that illustrate media law in action, along with practical tips on avoiding common pitfalls.

This book is a valuable resource for journalists and media workers across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Its companion website, https://ukmedialawpocketbook.com, offers downloadable sound files, video summaries, and regular updates to keep readers informed about the latest developments in this dynamic and rapidly changing field of law.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138309166
Edition number: 2 ed

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