Law and Journalism

Overview

This course covers the legal restrictions and protections surrounding court proceedings, the rights of interviewees, speaking off the record, codes of practice, invoking public interest and the ramifications of the Leveson Inquiry.

Learning Objectives/Outcomes

• Legal restrictions covering reporting court proceedings
• Legal rights of interviewees
• Speaking off the record
• Codes of practice and invoking public interest
• The ramifications of the Leveson Inquiry

Target Audience

Business and corporate