Media Law

The fifth edition of Media Law covers legal developments affecting journalists and broadcasters. There is exhaustive coverage of all the major areas of media law, detailing the up-to-date position on defamation, obscenity, official secrecy, copyright and confidentiality, contempt of court and protection of privacy. Also covered is the regulation of films, video, theatre and advertising, plus the rights of access to business and government information.

Geoffrey Robertson QC is a world-renowned human rights lawyer, author, academic and broadcaster. Andrew Nicol QC practises at Doughty Street Chambers and previously taught law for ten years. Both authors have written or co-authored numerous books, many of which are considered essential reading.