Quiz: law for journalists in the age of social media

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Most laws governing the media are older than the internet. The majority are older than smartphones and social media.

But as lawyers and legislators react to the changing speed of communication there have been a number of updates to what journalists can or can't do in the name of their work.

Are you about to get sued? Take our UK media law quiz and find out:

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