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1. How libel law affects journalists
9 Lessons-
StartIntro to the course from David Mascord
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StartWhat we will cover in this section
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StartA brief guide to how the law works
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StartWhat is libel?
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StartWhat does the claimant have to argue?
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StartCommon libel danger areas and how to avoid them
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StartThe dangers of apologies in response to libel claims
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StartQuick quiz: Test your knowledge of libel
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StartLibel challenge: Some reporting scenarios to consider
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2. What you can and can’t report: the main defences to libel
7 Lessons-
StartWhat we will cover in this section
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StartThe challenges of arguing a Truth defence
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StartDefences for reporting in the public interest
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StartAvoiding libel in reviews and opinion pieces
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StartDefences for online comments and live broadcasts
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StartOther defences to libel
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StartTest yourself: some libel defence scenarios
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3. Contempt law & court reporting restrictions
5 Lessons -
4. Accessing and using material
7 Lessons-
StartWhat we will cover in this section
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StartWhat the law says about using other people’s material
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StartCopyright dangers in using content from social media
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StartIs it safe? Defences to breach of copyright
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StartUsing the Freedom of Information Act to access info from public bodies
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StartYour rights to report and film in public places
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StartTest yourself: some reporting scenarios to consider
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5. The law relating to privacy and confidentiality
7 Lessons-
StartWhat we will cover in this section
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StartHow the law of breach of confidence affects your reporting
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StartPrivacy law and the public interest
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StartReporting on people in the public eye
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StartWhat editorial codes say about privacy and secret recording
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StartTest yourself: some reporting scenarios to consider
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StartCourse summary and where to find further info
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Media law masterclass
A practical guide to English and Welsh law for journalists
Course Summary
Thus five-week course will show you how to work with the law to make the most of every story you cover.
Course Curriculum
