The impact of libel law on the freedom of the press is a subject which interests not only practising media lawyers, law students, and journalists, but also members of the general public who are keen to learn about any perceived threat to the freedom of the press. This book presents all those people with an accessible and jargon-free look at the impact of libel law on the media. It is based on research conducted by Professor Barendt and his collaborators which involved interviewing the editors of national newspapers, journalists, and their lawyers to discover the extent to which libel laws chill press freedom. The authors, a distinguished group of highly respected academics, examine the present state of libel law (including the Neill reforms and the law in Scotland), and go on to explore the impact of libel law on national and regional newspapers, broadcasters, and book and periodical publishers. The result is a lively study which will appeal to journalists, lawyers, and informed members of the general public alike.

About the Author
Eric Barendt is Goodman Professor of Media Law at University College London. Laurence Lustgarten is Professor of law at the University of Southampton. Kenneth Norrie is Professor of Scots Law at teh University of Strathclyde. Hugh Stephenson is Professor of Journalism at City University

Reviews
fulfils a valuable function in its primary objective, which is to examine the claim that frequently the media are deterred through fear of libel proceedings from publishing material which should be published./ Tom Welsh, Media Lawyer, Sept 1998, issue 17.



Book Information
ISBN 9780198262343
Author Eric Barendt
Format Paperback
Page Count 220
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 294g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 139mm * 13mm