Media Law (PU0006)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LAW-3-PU0006

This course is concerned with the law relating to the communications media in this country. First, the media will be discussed in a historical and social context, with examination of the types, ownership and financing of media institutions, and exploration of the motives and means of regulation. Secondly, there will be consideration of the special regimes and laws which affect the media, including the laws applying to theatre, cinema, video, broadcasting and the press, and other mechanisms for quality control and accountability. Thirdly, there will be an examination of the limits on the scope of communication imposed by the general law, in order to protect public interests (such as reputation, confidentiality and privacy).

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Public Law of the UK and Scotland, and Public Law and Individual Rights at Level 8

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 19 weeks

1 of the following 2 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tu	16:10	18:00	Central
Lecture	We	09:00	10:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Exceptionally, in 2007-08 only, this course will be delivered twice at the times shown. Students must attend at their allocated time.