Hong Kong Media Law: A Guide for Journalists and Media Professionals, Expanded Second Edition
- ISBN-10
- 9888208098
- ISBN-13
- 9789888208098
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 481
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-05-01
- Publisher
- Hong Kong University Press
- Author
- Doreen Weisenhaus
Description
This second edition of Hong Kong Media Law is an authoritative guide to the laws most important to reporters, editors, news executives and other professionals working for the print, online and broadcast media—and the lawyers who advise them. Topics include defamation, court reporting, privacy, access to information, copyright, newsgathering and reporting restrictions. The book also examines legal hurdles Hong Kong and international journalists face while reporting on the mainland of the People’s Republic of China. Also featured are chapter FAQs and checklists, a glossary of legal terms, a research guide and key legislation texts.
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