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Published: 09.03.10 : ‘No Win no fee’ – some relief at last for journos and publishers
These are interesting legal times for journalists, publishers, and lawyers, and true to form, there has been yet another major development – but this time, the change is very much in favour of ... Read more »

Published: 23.02.10 : Torch Of Open Justice Shines On Dark Secrets Of Torture
Open justice emerged triumphant from the hellish fog around of Binyam Mohamed’s torture claim this month, giving the media another strong precedent in favour of unrestricted court reporting. ... Read more »

Published: 09.02.10 : Has Terry Saved ‘Kiss And Tell’?
For all his prowess on the pitch, John Terry may eventually be remembered as much for his impact on English law as for his contribution to English football. His unsuccessful bid to gag reportin... Read more »

Published: 12.01.10 : Hold The Front Page: Newspaper Wins Again With ‘Abuse of Process’ Argument
As pressure grows for the reform of English libel law, judges continue to develop ‘abuse of process’ case law to weed out defamation claims that might otherwise further discredit the law.... Read more »

Published: 29.12.09 : Hold The Front Page: Court Raps UK For Unlawful Threat To Journalists’ Source
The “vital public interest” in protecting an anonymous source for British journalists was finally upheld – by European judges eight years after UK courts unlawfully ordered disclosu... Read more »

Published: 14.12.09 : User Generated Content - the online publisher’s liability for libel damages is clarified
Last week, the High Court judgement in Karim v. Newsquest was made public. This is an important decision, because it explains how web publishers can avoid liability for libel damages arising from thir... Read more »

Published: 09.12.09 : Hold The Front Page: Media Can Relax About UGC After Judge’s Ruling
The written judgment in the first High Court ruling on online publishers’ liability for User Generated Content (UGC) confirms the media can relax a little about posts made to their websites. ... Read more »

Published: 02.12.09 : Hold The Front Page: Book Review Shows Limits Of Unreformed Fair Comment Defence
In its review of English libel law announced last month, the Government should take a sharp look at the unhelpful intricacies of fair comment. The fair comment defence is supposed to be a touch... Read more »

Published: 17.11.09 : Hold The Front Page: Two Sensible Libel Rulings, But Clamour For Reform Grows
Judges deserve credit this month for giving short shrift to two weak defamation claims – but free speech campaigners continue to press for radical reform of English libel law. The first n... Read more »

Published: 03.11.09 : Hold The Front Page: Newspaper Wins And Loses In Latest Ruling On Reynolds Privilege
A newspaper has both won and lost ‘public interest’ qualified privilege defences in a libel case highlighting a crucial difference between print and online publication. The Times wo... Read more »

Published: 20.10.09 : Hold The Front Page: Despite Trafigura Success, Prior Restraint Remains Feature Of English Law
The media enjoyed The Guardian’s success last week in securing an amendment to an injunction granted to commodities trader Trafigura, which otherwise might have gagged reporting of Parliament. ... Read more »

Published: 06.10.09 : Hold The Front Page: New Guidance On Reporting Restrictions Is Sympathetic To Media’s Role
Recently updated guidance for courts and journalists on reporting restrictions in criminal cases is notable for its media-friendly tone and up-to-date case law. The joint publication, issued by... Read more »

Published: 22.09.09 : Hold The Front Page: Government Launches Important Review Of Internet Libel Law
The hot topic of online publication is under review in a Government consultation on Internet defamation. The review, launched last week, was triggered by concerns that English libel law’s &... Read more »

Published: 08.09.09 : Hold The Front Page: Jail For Data Protection Offences Back In Spotlight
Journalists’ jail risk Jail for journalists and investigators who illegally buy and sell personal information is back in the spotlight after the Information Commissioner called for toug... Read more »

Published: 25.08.09 : Hold The Front Page: 'Very Few Privacy Cases Being Contested' – Top Privacy Judge Justice Eady On Privacy
Privacy law has already changed the face of British journalism, according to the judge who has played the most significant role in its development. Mr Justice Eady believes there are signs that... Read more »

Published: 11.08.09 : Hold The Front Page: Snippets Of Libel And Snappers’ Rights – Media Law Roundup
As newspapers continue to develop their web presence and consider charging for online, media law has as ever been playing ‘catch up’ with the technological changes. Following an impo... Read more »

Published: 28.07.09 : Hold The Front Page: New Family Courts Access Vulnerable To Privacy Arguments
The Government’s move to allow journalists into family court hearings now seems vulnerable to privacy arguments, following the first high-profile interpretation of the new access rules by the Pr... Read more »

Published: 14.07.09 : Hold The Front Page: Media Law Reform Roundup
The Government has announced further reforms to allow more open reporting of the family courts – a move which, if fulfilled, will be a boost for open justice and a credit to the Government. J... Read more »

Published: 30.06.09 : Hold The Front Page: The New Family Justice - Below Media Radar
Earl Spencer and his former wife Caroline ducked under media radar last week in a case that highlighted the limitations of new rules on media access to family hearings. It was a missed opportuni... Read more »

Published: 25.06.09 : A Foot Anstey Lawyer Debated The Public's Right To Know On BBC1 Panorama
Tony Jaffa joined BBC presenter Jeremy Vine on Panorama on 15 June 2009 in a powerful and topical debate. Please click the link to view the programme: - Panorama 15 June 2009 When does the ... Read more »

 

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