Journalists, Anonymous Sources and the Law - A Comparative, Theoretical and Critical Analysis

This book considers whether news gatherers should be required to disclose the identity of anonymous sources used in their stories by courts or other bodies.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Anonymous sources 3. Theories and justifications for protection of anonymous sources 4. Anonymous sources and media ethics 5. The protected recipient – journalists and other public communicators 6. Legal protection of anonymous sources 7. Whose privilege and the waiver of privilege 8. Preventing circumvention of source protection laws 9. Model clauses for media codes and model shield laws and their application 10. Conclusion

About the author

Damian Carney is a Principle Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth, UK.

Summary

This book considers whether news gatherers should be required to disclose the identity of anonymous sources used in their stories by courts or other bodies.

Product details

• Authors: Damian Carney, Damian (University of Portsmouth Carney, Carney Damian
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2023
• EAN: 9780415659611
• ISBN: 978-0-415-65961-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Routledge Research in Media Law; Routledge Research in Media La; Routledge Research in Media Law; Routledge Research in Media La
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; LAW / General, LAW / Ethics & Professional Responsibility, LAW / Media & the Law, LAW / Comparative, comparative law, Entertainment & media law, Legal ethics and professional conduct, Privacy law, Entertainment and media law