For anyone who cares about journalism in Britain, this November is hugely significant. It could mark a new era of genuinely effective press self-regulation which will both shore up vital public interest and watchdog journalism and protect ordinary people from mistreatment by powerful news publishers. Continue reading
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Month: November 2015 (Page 4 of 4)
My introduction to media law – back in 1966 – was not auspicious. I was about to complete my full-year pre-entry course for journalists, the second one ever to be run at Harlow Technical College in Essex. Then there were no university degrees or diplomas in journalism or media studies. Before Harlow, the three-year trade apprenticeship training for journalists involved correspondence courses and night school classes in shorthand, local government and newspaper law. Continue reading
On 28 October 2015 Jay J entered summary judgment in favour of Russell Brand and Jemima Goldsmith in their claim for harassment against masseuse Szilvia Berki and granted them a permanent injunction. The case had been listed for trial on 30 November 2015 with a time estimate of 4-5 days. Continue reading
The Court of Appeal heard the appeal in the case of Weller v Associated Newspapers on 27 and 28 October 2015. There was a report of the first day in the Press Gazette. Judgment was reserved. Continue reading
Two incidents have stressed the fragility of free speech in Britain in the face of police use of anti-terror legislation to seize materials from journalists and academics. Continue reading
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