Published in partnership with the NCTJ, these two essential texts have been packaged together to offer great value for journalism students and those already working in the industry. Essential Public Affairs for Journalists offers comprehensive and engaging coverage of the workings of both central and local government, and provides all the information necessary to cover public affairs with confidence. McNae's Essential Law for Journalists remains the definitive media law guide for journalists and students alike. This text offers unrivalled practical guidance on a wide range of reporting situations - a vital tool throughout your journalism career.

These two essential texts have been packaged together to offer great value for journalism students and practitioners. Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is an invaluable guide for journalism students and those already in the industry. It offers comprehensive and engaging coverage of the workings of both central and local government, and provides all the information necessary to cover public affairs with confidence. 60 years since the first edition, McNae's Essential Law for Journalists remains the definitive media law guide for journalists and students alike. The only media law text endorsed by the NCTJ, this text offers unrivalled practical guidance on a wide range of reporting situations - a vital tool throughout your journalism career.

60 years since the first edition published, McNae's Essential Law for Journalists remains the definitive media law handbook for students and journalists. Endorsed by the National Council for the Training of Journalists as the essential text for students and widely used in newsrooms across the UK, McNae's is unrivalled in its accuracy, detail and ease of use. With its easy-access summaries, clear cross-references and practical advice, McNae's continues to meet the needs of busy journalists who need quick and reliable answers to the questions they face in their day-to-day work while also providing students with authoritative coverage of key media law topics. A comprehensive website (www.mcnaes.com) accompanies this text, providing a range of resources including regular updates from the authors to help you stay ahead of the law, whether on the job or in exams. www.mcnaes.com McNae's Essential Law for Journalists is complemented by a free to use website featuring the following resources: Regular updates from the authors Downloadable glossary Self-marking multiple choice questions and chapter-related questions Downloadable checklists Additional chapters and content on a range of topics including terrorism, the Official Secrets Act, and Scottish media law Weblinks

These two essential texts have been packaged together to offer great value for journalism students and practitioners. 60 years since the first edition, McNae's Essential Law for Journalists remains the definitive media law guide for journalists and students alike. The only media law text endorsed by the NCTJ, this text offers unrivalled practical guidance on a wide range of reporting situations - a vital tool throughout your journalism career. Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is an invaluable guide for journalism students and those already in the industry. It offers comprehensive and engaging coverage of the workings of both central and local government, and provides all the information necessary to cover public affairs with confidence.

Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is an invaluable guide for both journalism students and practising journalists. It takes readers through details of the constitutional framework and the governing institutions of the UK; covers the NHS, the Treasury, industry, utilities, social security and home affairs; explores the role of the UK in the EU and the wider world of international relations; and focuses on local government issues and how these cangenerate a wealth of stories for the student and professional journalist alike. The fourth edition has been updated with details of cuts to the we.

McNae's Essential Law for Journalists continues to provide definitive practical guidance on the effects of the law and the Press Complaints Commission Code of Conduct on news gathering and publication. McNae's is endorsed by the National Council for the Training of Journalists as the essential text for students on journalism courses. It is the indispensable, complete and portable resource in the armory of the practicing journalist or editor; used in newsrooms, court rooms and at public meetings across the country. The authors' non-technical language, engaging writing style and use of topical examples makes the law clear and brings it to life. The nineteenth edition of this acclaimed book has been made even more user-friendly with a two color text design and the inclusion of summaries and practical checklists to meet the needs of students and busy journalists who need quick answers to the questions they face in their day-to-day work. The book is complemented by a web site that provides a test bank of questions, updates, web links, key cases, and latest news.

"Affectionately known simply as McNae's, this indispensable handbook prevails as journalism's foremost authority on media law since its inception in 1954.Published in partnership with the National Council for the Training of Journalists, McNae's is the essential guide for journalism students and industry professionals. It includes a range of practical features, such as tips on reporting, need-to-know points, and cross references that explore how different elements of the law interact with each other.This new edition has been fully updated and includes revised chapters on regulatory codes, updates to legislation and rules affecting court reporting, new case studies, and a new online chapter on SLAPPS." - from Publisher

There is perhaps no profession--outside the legal profession itself--that is more greatly affected by the recent onslaught of changes in the law in areas as diverse as human rights and data protection, than the journalistic profession. McNae's Essential Law for Journalists, now in its 17th edition, is the definitive guide to developments in the law as they affect journalists.