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Media law in Canada / Dean Jobb.

Jobb, Dean, 1958- (author. ).

Summary:

"Using real-world examples and discussions of both criminal and civil law cases, the text explains the rationale behind the laws that affect the media, how those laws are interpreted, and what they mean for Canadian journalists and those working in other areas of the media."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781774623411
Physical Description: xix, 315 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: Toronto : Emond Montgomery Publications, 2023.
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

General Note:	Previous edition: Media law for Canadian journalists / Dean Jobb. Toronto : Emond Montgomery Publications, 2018. Third edition.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Part I: Freedoms and Limits. Chapter 1: Freedom of Expression in Canada ; Chapter 2: Understanding Defamation ; Chapter 3: Defences to Defamation ; Chapter 4: Cyber-libel: A Primer for Digital Reporting ; Chapter 5: Using Freedom of Information Laws -- Part II: Reporting on the Justice System. Chapter 6: Justice System 101 ; Chapter 7: Understanding Criminal and Civil Law ; Chapter 8: Covering the Criminal Courts -- Part III: Restrictions on Coverage of the Courts. Chapter 9: Publication Bans and Contempt in Criminal Cases ; Chapter 10: Publication Bans in Youth Courts and Other Proceedings ; Chapter 11: Access to Hearing and Documents -- Part IV: Legal and Ethical Duties. Chapter 12: Dealing with Sources ; Chapter 13: Restrictions on Reporting and Publishing the News ; Chapter 14: Copyright ; Chapter 15: Journalism Ethics and Professional Responsibility.