Media Law Updates

1 Day

What you will learn:

This course assesses the best way to
avoid legal threats in your work. It takes a detailed look
at the various laws that may affect anyone who writes for
publication, whether in print or online. If you have never
attended a law course, or need an update, then you should
attend this course. It could save you a lot of money.

Workshop content includes:

• Libel — including the new laws being
introduced
• Privacy and other human rights issues
• Breach of confidence and the public
interest defence
• Copyright, moral rights and how they affect the
relationship between publications and contributors
• Freedom of Information Act
• Making sure your staff are aware of their responsibilities
• Contempt of court and other reporting restrictions
• When you may be affected by the laws of other countries

Not for: Those who have attended a law course in the past year.

Digital Highlights

• How the law applies to online publishing including mobile and social media