One two-hour examination with a weighting of 100%. The examination will involve all the learning outcomes mentioned. The examination comprises short, essay-style answers based on questions derived from recent NCTJ examination practice.
[Learning Outcomes 1-7]

Content builds on topics introduced in the semester one module Introduction to Media Law. There is an opportunity to revisit these and to enhance and expand existing knowledge, particularly with regard to the functioning of courts and types of crime and offence. Particular attention is paid to examination questions and to learning the definitions, relevant cases and appropriate acts of parliament required to pass not only the internal, module-specific examination but also the external, industry-standard NCTJ examination in essential media law. Legal and ethical issues featuring in the news will also be included where appropriate to underpin teaching and learning.

One one-hour lecture
One one-hour seminar
Reading and examination practice / revision to prepare for both the internal and external examinations

Course book
Module notes (Blackboard)
Extra reading (Blackboard)
Specimen examination papers and revision tips (Blackboard)

Course book
Quinn, F., 2013. Law for Journalists. Pearson Longman, 4th edition.

Other books
Dodd, M. and Hanna, M., 2012. McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists. Oxford University Press, 21st edition.
Benz, J., Mago, E. and Timmerman, J., 2014. Legal Guide to Broadcast Law and Regulation. National Association of Broadcasters, 6th edition.
Crook, T., 2010. Comparative Media Law and Ethics. Routledge.
Smartt, U., 2011. Media and Entertainment Law. Routledge.

Newspapers, periodicals, on-line
UK Press Gazette
The Guardian (good on broad ethical issues)
Staffs Live (local news and court stories)
The Sentinel (local news and court stories)
The Times Law Reports

Websites
www.ipso.co.uk (IPSO)
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/ (Ofcom)
http://www.crimereduction.gov.uk/hra.htm (Human Rights Act)
www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk (Reporting the press, incl. ethical and other issues)
www.cps.gov.uk (Crown Prosecution Service)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/journalism/ (BBC College of Journalists)

1. SHOW SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND ITS IMPACT ON MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS. [Knowledge and Understanding]

2. APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING NOT ONLY TO PRODUCING LEGALLY SAFE JOURNALISTIC OUTPUT BUT ALSO TO MEETING THE STANDARDS OF THE NCTJ EXAMINATION IN ESSENTIAL MEDIA LAW. [Learning]

3. USE APPROPRIATE SOURCES OF INFORMATION TO SEEK SOLUTIONS TO LEGAL PROBLEMS ARISING IN NEWS OR FEATURE WRITING AND ALSO BE ABLE TO SEEK SOLUTIONS FROM THE KNOWLEDGE YOU HAVE LEARNED (IN OTHER WORDS TO ENQUIRE WITHIN YOUR OWN MIND RATHER THAN RELYING ON EXTERNAL SOURCES). [Enquiry]

4. DEMONSTRATE YOUR AWARENESS OF ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN YOUR JOURNALISTIC WRITING AND REFLECT ON THEIR IMPACT WITHOUT RECOURSE TO EXTERNAL SOURCES. [Reflection]

5. SHOW ABILITY TO ANALYSE LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING YOUR WRITING AND TO IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE SOLUTIONS WITHOUT RECOURSE TO EXTERNAL SOURCES. [Analysis]

6. WRITE CLEARLY AND LUCIDLY IN RESPONSE TO LEGAL ISSUES, TO ARTICULATE REASONS FOR ADOPTING A PARTICULAR OUTCOME, AND TO APPLY THIS REASONING TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EXTERNAL, INDUSTRY-STANDARD NCTJ EXAMINATION IN ESSENTIAL MEDIA LAW. [Communication]

7. APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING TO PRODUCING A SUITABLE OUTCOME TO A GIVEN LEGAL PROBLEM WITHOUT RECOURSE TO EXTERNAL SOURCES. [Problem Solving]