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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779666003321

Autore

Maule Douglas

Titolo

Media law [[electronic resource] /] / Douglas Maule and Zhongdong Niu

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Dundee, : Dundee University Press, 2009

ISBN

0-7486-9843-4

1-84586-184-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (217 p.)

Collana

Edinburgh Law Essentials : ELE

Law essentials

Altri autori (Persone)

NiuZhongdong

Disciplina

342.710853

Soggetti

Mass media - Law and legislation - Great Britain

Press law - Great Britain

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Table of Cases; Table of Statutes; 1 Sources of the Law and Court Structure; 2 Reporting Restrictions; 3 Contempt of Court; 4 Defamation; 5 Official Secrets Acts 1911 and 1989; 6 Racial and Religious Hatred and Obscenity; 7 Privacy; 8 Breach of Confidence; 9 Copyright; 10 UK Media Regulation; 11 EC Media Regulation; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Media Law Essentials is an invaluable study guide for students. It provides up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of media law in Scotland and is the ideal text for students who come new to the subject and for those preparing for exams. This book is also an excellent resource for those who need to refresh or update their knowledge. Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases will help students identify, understand and remember the key elements of the subject. Contents Sources of the Law and Court Structure Reporting Restrictions Contempt of Court Defamation Official Secret