Law for Journalists

All journalists, whether practising or in training, must be aware of the legal environment in which they operate. This book addresses various areas of media law, which affect practising journalists. Using activities and examples from real reporting situations, it offers practical guidance on how a journalist can work without legal contravention.

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All journalists, whether practising or in training, must be aware of the legal environment in which they operate. This book addresses all the areas of media law, which affect practising journalists on a daily basis. Using activities and examples from real reporting situations, it helps the reader not only to understand and recognise the implications of media law on print and broadcast journalism, but also offers practical guidance on how a journalist can work without legal contravention.