Introduction
As celebrity obsession gathers pace, it is not surprising that we have seen a huge increase in the number of cases reaching the courts on the ground of infringement of privacy, not least in the case involving JK Rowling’s son. Furthermore, the bitter dispute between Max Mosley and the News of the World will potentially establish a dangerous new precedent.
Defamation law also continues to evolve particularly in the context of qualified privilege and neutral reportage – Reynolds (Jameel v Wall Street Journal; Charman v Orion; Roberts v Gable; Curistan v Times Newspapers). Whether you work in the media or for a corporate body, it is more imperative than ever that you are at the cutting edge of the latest case law and trends in media practice. Read more >>
