Media Law Essentials

This course is the perfect primer, or refresher, for anyone who needs a better understanding of how media law works 

This four-hour media law course will develop your understanding of media law and share up-to-date guidelines on topics including copyright, defamation, social media and court reporting.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

This four-hour media law course will develop your understanding of media law and share up-to-date guidelines on topics including copyright, defamation, social media and dealing with stories relating to crime and the courts.

A solid grounding in media law is essential for anyone working in publishing or content production. This course serves as a useful starting point for individuals and groups on the fundamentals of media law in a digital age.  

You’ll be guided through a refresher on the key principles of media law, covering defamation (and the defences against it), copyright and the legalities of using posts on social media and user-generated content.   The course also covers points to remember regarding readers’ comments on websites, apps and social platforms and explores privacy and the basics of contempt law using real-life cases.   

You’ll also consider need-to-know information regarding court reporting and the legal rights a reporter has while newsgathering.

Please note that PA tutors are not legal professionals and cannot provide formal legal advice. This training is not intended to replace legal advice.

HOW YOU’LL LEARN

This essential media law course will be led by a specialist media law tutor who will share their knowledge and journalist expertise through presentations, discussion and practical exercises.  The course can be tailored to your team’s needs and can be delivered remotely or in your offices.

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR

This training is for anyone who needs a better understanding of how media law applies to their daily job and output, from journalists and editors to content producers and publishers. It is suitable for those building their knowledge in this area, and also as a refresher to those looking to update their knowledge.

If you are interested in a half-day course, check out our Introduction to Media Law four-hour course.

Courses can be tailored to your needs and can be delivered remotely or in your offices. Get in touch using the button below to discuss times and dates for bespoke training. 

Course Modules

Module 1 - Fundamentals Part One

  1. Media law – the legal landscape
  2. Crime & the courts – the essentials
  3. Contempt laws and sex offence legislation
  4. What is defamation?
  5. Libel risks and defences

Module 2 - Fundamentals Part Two

  1. Privacy: An evolving area of media law
  2. Confidentiality and protection of sources
  3. Key principles of copyright
  4. Using social media/UGC and readers’ comments
  5. Case studies, questions and

Media Law Essentials

This course is the perfect primer, or refresher, for anyone who needs a better understanding of how media law works 

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