Overview
McNae's Essential Law for Journalists continues to provide definitive practical guidance on the effects of the law and the Press Complaints Commission Code of Conduct on news gathering and publication.
McNae's is endorsed by the National Council for the Training of Journalists as the essential text for students on journalism courses. It is the indispensable, complete and portable resource in the armory of the practicing journalist or editor; used in newsrooms, court rooms and at public meetings across the country.
The authors' non-technical language, engaging writing style and use of topical examples makes the law clear and brings it to life. The nineteenth edition of this acclaimed book has been made even more user-friendly with a two color text design and the inclusion of summaries and practical checklists to meet the needs of students and busy journalists who need quick answers to the questions they face in their day-to-day work.
The book is complemented by a web site that provides a test bank of questions, updates, web links, key cases, and latest news.
Synopsis
There is perhaps no profession—outside the legal profession itself—that is more greatly affected by the recent onslaught of changes in the law in areas as diverse as human rights and data protection, than the journalistic profession. McNae's Essential Law for Journalists , now in its 17th edition, is the definitive guide to developments in the law as they affect journalists.