Law for Journalists

"Packed with relevant, real-world examples, and helpful revision tests, this book provides a comprehensive resource for journalism students, learning how to work safely within the law and ethical guidelines."
Dr Carmel Thomason, Staffordshire University

"An excellent media law resource for law and non-law students alike. The book delivers a splendid level of coverage of all the key areas of law that can impact on the media industry. It is particularly good to see sections on Scots law incorporated here, underscoring the significance of the jurisdictional differences that exist."
Maggie Anderson, Lecturer in Law, Robert Gordon University

Written by a working journalist with over 20 years experience, Law for Journalists is designed to equip you with a solid understanding of the day-to-day legal principles and practices you will need throughout your career.

Suitable for use on courses accredited by the NCTJ and BCTJ, this book is packed full of practical tips and suggestions, making it a must-have guide to media law for journalism students, trainees and working journalists alike.

New to this edition:

  Discussion of the first cases brought since the Defamation Act 2013 came into force, highlighting how the new provisions are being interpreted by the courts.

  Increased coverage of broadcast and online journalism, and social media.

  More detailed focus on the ethical codes of practice used by Ofcom and IPSO.

For additional web updates accompanying this text, please visit www.pearsoned.co.uk/legalupdates.

About the author:

Frances Quinn is an award-winning journalist who specialises in legal affairs. She is also the co-author of a number of popular student legal texts in the Elliott and Quinn series (Pearson).