Subjects:

Other Jurisdictions , Media and Entertainment Law

Contents:

1. Penalties and Remedies

2. Defamation

3. Defenses to a Defamation Action

4. Copyright

5. Breach of Confidence

6. Privacy

7. Other Civil Liabilities

8. Reporting Court Proceedings

9. Contempt of Court

10. Criminal Offences

11. Reporting Parliament and Local Authorities

12. Freedom of Information

13. Investigation and Interview

14. Complaints

15. The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990

Bibliography

Index

Media Law in New Zealand 5e is an up-to-date account and analysis of all aspects of the law that pertain to the media in New Zealand. This edition covers substantial developments in all areas of the law since the last edition (1999), including the significant developments in privacy protection. Particular attention has also been given to defamation law and court reporting.

• Completely revised and updated
• Both authors are very experienced in teaching, advising, and researching in media law
• Significant developments in privacy protection laws in NZ are fully covered
• Sections on defamation and court reporting have been thoroughly revised