Media law [[electronic resource] /] / Duncan Bloy

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910782535103321
• Autore: Bloy Duncan
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, : SAGE, c2006
• ISBN: 9786611798499; 1-4462-1259-9; 1-281-79849-5; 1-84860-566-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xxi, 202 p.)
• Collana: SAGE course companions
• Disciplina: 343.41099
• Soggetti: Mass media - Law and legislation - Great Britain
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Case List; Case References; Statutes; Introduction; Part I: Media law: the basics; 1.1 - Thinking like a lawyer?; 1.2 - Categorisation; 1.3 - Themes; 1.4 - Thinking like a journalist; 1.5 - Conclusion; Part II: Curriculum in a nutshell; 2.1 - Introduction; 2.2 - An indicative syllabus; 2.3 - Introductory themes; 2.4 - Defamation; 2.5 - Reporting restrictions; 2.6 - Contempt of court; 2.7 - Protection of sources; 2.8 - Privacy and breach of confidentiality; 2.9 - Elements of intellectual property law; Part III: Study and revision skills; 3.1 - Introduction3.2 - Lectures; 3.3 - Seminars and tutorials; 3.4 - Terminology; 3.5 - Essay writing; 3.6 - Revision hints and tips; 3.7 - Examination hints and tips; 3.8 - Good luck; Part IV: Case notes; 4.1 - Introduction; 4.2 - European case law; 4.3 - Case law from the USA; 4.4 - English case law; 4.5 - Contempt of court: prejudicial reporting; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This text presents an introduction to media law to assist journalism and law students in understanding key concepts and aid their revision. Established principles and contemporary developments are covered, including privacy and confidentiality defamation, contempt of court, and freedom of expression.