Tom Crone's classic text has been thoroughly revised by an
impressive team of legal experts. It provides an essential source
of reference for the key legal issues encountered by those who work
in the media such as journalists, editors and producers, as well as
media lawyers.
Topics covered include:
Protection of Reputation
Copyright and Rights Clearance
New Media
Breach of Confidence and Privacy
The Data Protection Act 1998
Reporting Restrictions, Contempt of Court and Protection of
Journalistic Sources
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Official Secrets
Professional Regulatory Bodies and Advertising
The Human Rights Act 1998
The Law in Scotland and the United States of America
Comprehensive supplementary reference material is also provided,
including a glossary of legal terms, addresses, telephone numbers
and web sites of professional bodies, and specimen agreements
including interview agreements and moral rights waivers.
With contributions from: Terence Bergin, Marietta Cauchi, Jane
Colston, Mark Cranwell, Charles de Fleurieu, Simon Dowson-Collins,
David Green, Peter Grundberg, Rebecca Handler, Joanna Ludlam,
Rosalind McInnes, Hugh Tomlinson and John Wadham.
* A 'must-have' reference source for everyone in the media
industry
* Features contributions from experts in media law
* Includes legal issues surrounding 'new media'
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