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This is about the impact of libel law on the media. The authors examine the present state of libel law (including the Neill reforms and the law in Scotland), and go on to explore the impact of libel law on national and regional newspapers, broadcasters, and book and periodical publishers.

This is a fully revised and updated new edition of the classic work first published in 1985. The book considers the meaning and scope of freedom of speech and examines the varied approaches of different legal systems and constitutional traditions to balancing free speech and competing rights.

Presents an introduction to the general principles of constitutional law in the UK. This book looks at the UK constitution from a critical, comparative perspective, contrasting it with the constitutions of the United States, France, Germany, and the European Union. It is useful for students studying the subject as part of a law or politics degree.