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Published: 23.09.08 : Attorney-General reveals hand on contempt
A disgruntled QC’s letter to The Times has provoked the Attorney-General to defend her enforcement of the law of contempt. Her response gives a rare insight into the approach of the Gover... Read more »

Published: 09.09.08 : Is The Game Worth The Candle?
‘Abuse of process’ halts defamation claims There’s something for the media to be cheerful about, despite the rise and rise of restrictive privacy law. Courts are incre... Read more »

Published: 08.09.08 : Tesco’s offer, and other legal deals
Amid the UN Committee on Human Rights’ recent criticism of our claimant-friendly libel laws, it is reassuring to see judges taking a robust line against dubious claims. Take Mr Justice Ea... Read more »

Published: 26.08.08 : To Defame, Or Not To Defame: That Is The Question
Where could you publish strident abuse about someone, then successfully defend the ensuing libel claim? Answer: on internet bulletin boards, according to a top libel judge. The novel poin... Read more »

Published: 12.08.08 : Media Law Round Up
Prince Philip’s Privacy It’s hard to say which was the most exasperated – Prince Philip’s complaint to the PCC over the Evening Standard’s claim that he has prostate ... Read more »

Published: 29.07.08 : Mosley Privacy Judgment: “Nothing Landmark”…Except The Stark Implications
As Max Mosley soothes his injured dignity with £60,000 in damages following a high-profile privacy win over the News of the World, the media are reeling from the latest blow to press freedom. ... Read more »

Published: 15.07.08 : Shifting Sands Of Press Photography And Privacy
Picture desks can be forgiven for feeling bemused by current law and professional guidance on non-consensual photography and privacy. This area has been at the cutting edge of media law in rece... Read more »

Published: 01.07.08 : Judges Rebuff Principled Stand By Terror Journalist
Senior judges have rebuffed a principled stand taken by freelance journalist Shiv Malik against a production order requiring him to disclose journalistic material. Backed by the NUJ amid high-p... Read more »

Published: 17.06.08 : English Angle On Google News Copyright
Recent Belgian litigation over Google’s use of copyright news reports poses an interesting question for national and local media organisations in this country. Would English media organis... Read more »

Published: 08.06.08 : Open Justice – Lincolnshire Echo’s Determination Pays Off
Achieving open justice in criminal cases where the victim is the defendant’s own child can be challenging. Courts often impose anonymity orders willy-nilly under S.39 of the Children and ... Read more »

Published: 03.06.08 : Online Publication Risks Revisited – Plus New Advertising Regs
 The international risks of online publishing are back in the spotlight as a result of high-profile claims against British newspapers. Two of our newspapers were recently fined in France for ... Read more »

Published: 08.05.08 : Getting Your Branding Right
As the effects of the credit crunch continue to bite, it’s time to review and protect your business assets. And it is vital that you do not overlook your branding. A strong brand can... Read more »

Published: 06.05.08 : Risks Of Football Journalism And “Contumelious” Reporting
Sports news and comment in this country has traditionally been robust, but a spate of litigation has revealed the particular libel risks of football journalism. Those risks are increased by the... Read more »

Published: 24.04.08 : Tesco v The Guardian
It’s title may sound mundane, but Tesco Stores Ltd v Guardian News & Media Ltd and Alan Rusbridger looks set to raise fundamental questions about free speech and protection of reputation. ... Read more »

Published: 22.04.08 : Bold Reporting Of Karen Matthews’ Case Raises Contempt Issues Again
Can Karen Matthews get a fair trial?  On reviewing the recent media coverage, opinions will inevitably differ. But for those interested in media law, the more pertinent questions are: has ... Read more »

Published: 07.04.08 : Press Turns Screw Against Tougher Data Protection Penalties
A high-profile campaign by the media against new jail terms for unlawfully obtaining personal data has won an important concession. Parliament has been considering a Bill to impose a sente... Read more »

Published: 25.03.08 : How To Challenge A Contempt Of Court Act Postponement Order
Reporters who can spot and challenge an invalid postponement order under S.4(2) of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 help the media to confront one of the most wide-ranging reporting restrictions o... Read more »

Published: 03.03.08 : Common Sense Prevails For Media Access to Court Papers
Public access to information about court cases has improved – in a significant victory for open justice. Previously, court staff were routinely refusing journalists access to judicial review... Read more »

Published: 12.02.08 : Second-guessing contempt, and fanciful libel – “love it!”
The contempt laws continue to raise difficult questions about media coverage of on-going court cases. One example concerns the recent press interview of Sally Murrer, the Milton Keynes Citizen ... Read more »

Published: 14.01.08 : Readers’ Letters And Follow-ups ‘Could Be Privileged’
If you thought letters to the editor would never be protected by privilege – think again. Judicial comments in a recent libel case suggest there will be circumstances in which a publ... Read more »

 

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