McNae's Essential Law for Journalists

By Gill Phillips, Siân Harrison, Charlie Moloney

The only media law text published in partnership with the NCTJ that provides unparalleled treatment of the core legal issues affecting journalists. Clear, succinct, and practical, it is the absolute handbook for students and practising journalists.

This indispensable handbook prevails as journalism's foremost authority on media law since its inception in 1954.

Key Features
- Authors' combined expertise in media reporting and teaching offers clear, succinct, and accurate detail on core legal issues.
- Published in partnership with the National Council for the Training of Journalists and designed to complement accredited syllabi. This text is also recommended for a broad range of media qualifications.
- Includes a range of features, such as tips on reporting, need-to-know points, and cross references that explore how different elements of the law interact with each other.
- Up-to-date case studies and examples help contextualize difficult areas.
- Online resources accompany the book, including self-test questions to help students test their understanding, online chapters, and additional reading material. Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.

New to this editon:
- Chapter 3 has been revised in line with new Ofcom guidance on presenting news programmes.
- Chapter 17 reflects the new coroner's Bench Book, including updated guidance on open justice and inquests in writing.
- Chapter 19 now includes a section on the Law Commission's recommendations on contempt by publication when proceedings are active.
- Chapter 32 has been revised and updated to incorporate the 2023 National Security Act.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198985835
• ISBN13: 9780198985839
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 632 Pages