Provides an analysis of the impact of Article 10 ECHR, as received through the Human Rights Act 1998, on the substantive law governing freedom of expression in the media. This book provides coverage of crucial developments in this field, including: the key cases of Ashworth and Punch in the area of contempt.
Media Freedom under the Human Rights Act looks at the substantive law governing freedom of expression in the media. Written by two leading experts in the field of media law, this new book considers the contrasting models of media control and the impact of the internet upon them. It also covers the impact of the Human Rights Act on media and broadcasting regulation. The authors use a wide range of sources from the UK, Europe and USA.
"This is a splendid book in which the authors bravely tackle a huge subject; the effects of the Human Rights Act have been felt in all areas of media law." Tom Welsh, Media Lawyer, May 2007
