Scots Law for Journalists (Sixth Edition)

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This book provides a clear and concise guide for the working journalist, as well as a training aid for students for the NCTJ. The book is also referred to by advocates and solicitors involved in media law - an area that has undoubtedly assumed greater importance in recent years.

The numbered paragraphs and extensive index should help the working journalist find answers to practical problems at speed.

The text has been fully updated and takes account of the following:

Official Secrets Act 1989, replacing the catch-all of s.2 of the 1911 Official Secrets Act.
Broadcasting: the law affecting the T.V. and radio journalist.
New Copyright Act: major changes in the law as it affects journalists.
Court of Session decision on courts' rights to ban naming of children in civil cases.
Report of Calcutt Committee bringing an end to the Press Council (now the Press Complaints Commission) and possible legislation to deal with invasion of privacy by the media.
A series of important rulings by the Courts in both defamation and contempt of court, resulting in extensive re-writing and updating of both subjects. In particular, there is extensive reference to the Spycatcher case and its use to operate as a "gag" against all sections of the media.
Series of race relations cases providing new guidelines for the media.
The continuing danger of high fines and even imprisonment of editors is fully discussed.
The recent phenomenon of huge libel awards in England may now be crossing the border into Scots law. The problem is addressed.
Breach of confidence: this important and growing area is explained.

"The great virtue of this book is that it provides for journalists thorough sound instruction in the legal system of Scotland and the best possible advice on how to set about their task with knowledge." - LORD PRESIDENT EMSLIE

Author: Bruce McKain, Alastair Bonnington, George A. Watt
Publisher: W. Green/ Sweet & Maxwell
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780414010055

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