Subjects:

Media and Entertainment Law

Contents:

Introduction

Defamation

Blasphemy, seditious Libel and criminal law

Copyright

New media

Rights clearance

Breach of confidence

The Data Protection Act 1998

The 'new' right to privacy

Reporting restrictions

Contempt of court

Protection of journalistic sources

Prior restraint

Obscenity, indecency and incitement to racial hatred

Freedom of information

Official secrets

Parliamentary proceedings and elections

Professional regulatory bodies

Advertising

The Human Rights Act 1998

The law in Scotland

The law in the United States of America

Appendix A: Glossary of terms

Appendix B: Professional bodies

Appendix C: Specimen agreements

Bibliography

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.