New edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists published, updating core UK media law text
28th edition now incorporates latest legal changes, case studies, and practical resources for UK journalists
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The 28th edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists — the authoritative media law textbook trusted by UK journalists and students since 1954 — has recently been published by Oxford University Press in partnership with the NCTJ.
This essential reference reflects major updates in law and regulation, including recent changes related to the National Security Act 2023, new Ofcom guidance, and Law Commission recommendations on contempt by publication.
Fully revised by Sian Harrison, Gill Phillips, and Charlie Moloney, the new edition features contemporary case studies, practical advice, and supplementary online materials. Designed to help working journalists and trainees confidently apply media law, McNae’s remains the core text for NCTJ-accredited courses nationwide.
The latest edition is available for purchase from the NCTJ website.
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Jacob Granger is the community editor of JournalismUK