Putting off the Writs

Synopsis

A journalist’s guide to the laws of libel, using examples of high-profile libel cases to examine various issues including: what makes a statement defamatory?; the importance of whom the statement refers to; what exactly has to be proved, and what does not, in order to win a libel case?; what are the defences that can be used against libel? Part 2 follows a reporter covering a specially filmed news story, and is arranged in segments to stimulate discussion.

Series

BBC Law Training Kit, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 60 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £120.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

Notes

Reviewed by Nigel Johnson in ‘Viewfinder’ No 30 (May 1997), p23.

Documentation

Accompanying booklet.

Uses

Journalists working in print or broadcasting, media students and law students with an interest in the media.

Subjects

Law; Media studies

Keywords

journalism; libel law; news reporting

Credits

Cast

Huw Edwards

Production Company

Name

BBC Training & Development

Distributor

Name

BBS Training & Development

Web

http://www.bbctraining.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7208 9472

Fax

020 7208 9407

Address

Room 212
35 Marylebone High Street
London
W1M 4AA