McNae's Essential Law for Journalists [Paperback]

Tom Welsh (Author), Walter Greenwood (Author), David Banks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 20, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0199284180 | ISBN-13: 978-0199284184 | Edition: 18

An up-to-date text on media law for both practicing journalists and students, McNae's explains in a clear, engaging style the effects of the law and the Press Complaints Commission Code of Conduct on newsgathering and publication. Updated to include the effects of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Courts Act 2003, and a brand new chapter on law for photographers, the 18th edition of McNae's is the definitive guide to developments in the law as they affect journalists.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`Review from previous edition "a marvellous compendium, illuminating, interesting, and comprehensive"' Lord Justice Judge, speaking at the launch of the 16th edition in 2001

Quote from flyer and advert promoting the Law for Journalists Conference 2005 / Press Gazette: "The Law for Journalists...run by Press Gazette and the Newspaper Society...is like Essential Law for Journalists - a wonderful mix of topical subjects, live examples, light jokes and anecdotes and first class advice which lifts the soul and is what you need in a practical world."

"What you will find here is practical law, law you can use - fully sourced, but without distracting footnotes. It is written for journalists by journalists - though checked of course, by lawyers." Joshua Rozenberg, July 2005

"The treatment of individual topics continues to be as lucid as ever." The Commonwealth Lawyer, 2005

"It is unlikely to be knocked off its perch as the pre-eminent reference guide for journalists wanting reliable initial guidance on the law." The Commonwealth Lawyer, 2005

About the Author

Tom Welsh is editor of the MEDIA LAWYER newsletter, having previously worked at the News Chronicle and the Guardian before becoming Editor of the North Western Evening Mail. After gaining experience teaching journalism at Harlow College, he established the journalism courses at City University, London where he was Director of Journalism Studies, and later honorary visiting fellow Walter Greenwood is law consultant to Trinity Mirror Editorial Training, Newcastle upon Tyne, former editor (training) of Thomson Regional Newspapers, and Chairman of the Law Examinations Board, NCTJ David Banks is Head of Short Course Training for Trinity Mirror Editorial Training and the former night editor of the Daily Post. He also teaches law on the Trinity Mirror Group's foundation course in journalism

Product Details

• Paperback: 580 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 18 edition (October 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0199284180
• ISBN-13: 978-0199284184
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,547,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)