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Freedom of expression
Freedom of expression and its role in the constitution. The balancing act between freedom of expression and protection of citizens' rights.
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Defamation
The defamation act and the issues around defamation for media practitioners. Questions of defamation in a digital landscape.
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Privacy
The legislation concerning privacy in Ireland.
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Editorial Policy and Compliance
Broadcasting editorial policy and compliance. The issues around censorship in Ireland
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Intellectual Property
Copyright and clearances for media practitioners
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Contract Law
Contract law for media practitioners. Options and agreements for existing work.
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Institutions
Media institutions and legislative structures.
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Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Neville Cox, Eoin McCullough. (2014), Defamation: Law and Practice, 3rd. Clarus Press, [ISBN: 978-19055366].
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Eoin Carolan,Ailbhe O'Neill. (2019), Media Law in Ireland, 2nd. Bloomsbury Professional, p.597, [ISBN: 9781847660657].
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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Andrea Martin. (2011), Quick Win Media Law Ireland, Oak Tree Press (Ireland), p.330, [ISBN: 9781904887461].
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Christians, C. (2020), Media ethics: cases and moral reasoning, 11th. Pearson, Boston, [ISBN: 978-036724395].
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Welsh, C and Greenwood. (2020), McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists, 25th. Butterworths, [ISBN: 978-01988398].
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Other Resources |
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British and Irish Legal Information
Institute. https://www.bailii.org/, British and Irish Legal Information
Institute,
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Courts Service. Courts.ie - website from Irish courts
services,
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European Union. Eur-Lex: European Union Law,
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