McNae's Essential Law for Journalists by Sian Harrison
The only media law text published in partnership with the NCTJ that provides unparalleled treatment of the core legal issues affecting journalists. Clear, succinct, and practical, it is the absolute handbook for students and practising journalists. This indispensable handbook prevails as journalism's foremost authority on media law since its inception in 1954. Key Features - Authors' combined expertise in media reporting and teaching offers clear, succinct, and accurate detail on core legal issues. - Published in partnership with the National Council for the Training of Journalists and designed to complement accredited syllabi. This text is also recommended for a broad range of media qualifications. - Includes a range of features, such as tips on reporting, need-to-know points, and cross references that explore how different elements of the law interact with each other. - Up-to-date case studies and examples help contextualize difficult areas. - Online resources accompany the book, including self-test questions to help students test their understanding, online chapters, and additional reading material. Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. New to this editon: - Chapter 3 has been revised in line with new Ofcom guidance on presenting news programmes. - Chapter 17 reflects the new coroner's Bench Book, including updated guidance on open justice and inquests in writing. - Chapter 19 now includes a section on the Law Commission's recommendations on contempt by publication when proceedings are active. - Chapter 32 has been revised and updated to incorporate the 2023 National Security Act.
Sian Harrison is a partner at Maltin PR and a member of the NCTJ Media Law Examinations Board. Sian is also an external examiner for Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies as well as being a member of HMCTS Media Working Group. She is an experienced journalist, court reporter, and media consultant.
Gill Phillips is a freelance editorial legal consultant. She was the Guardian's director of editorial legal services between 2009 and 2023, during which time she advised on major investigations such as Wikileaks, Edward Snowden, phone hacking, the Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers and the Uber Files. Before joining the Guardian, Gill was an in-house lawyer at the BBC and Times Newspapers. She is a visiting lecturer on the Journalism MA at City St Georges, University of London.
Charlie Moloney is a media law commentator, trainer, and journalist. He has reported from courts for national publishers since 2018 and has successfully challenged numerous reporting restrictions. In 2025, supported by the Media Lawyers Association, he challenged a coroner's refusal to disclose the outcome of a written inquest. He provides legal training and consultancy and is a senior examiner for the NCTJ.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198985839 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198985835 |
| Title | McNae's Essential Law for Journalists |
| Author | Sian Harrison |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2026-06-04 |
| Number of pages | 632 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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