Media Law in South Africa - 9041134433 - 9789041134431

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by: Robert Brand
February 2011, ISBN 9041134433
ISBN 13: 9789041134431
136 pp. Paperback

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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this analysis of media law in South Africa surveys the massively altered and enlarged legal landscape traditionally encompassed in laws pertaining to freedom of expression and regulation of communications. Everywhere, a shift from mass media to mass self-communication has put enormous pressure on traditional law models. An introduction describing the main actors and salient aspects of media markets is followed by in-depth analyses of print media, radio and television broadcasting, the Internet, commercial communications, political advertising, concentration in media markets, and media regulation. Among the topics that arise for discussion are privacy, cultural policy, protection of minors, competition policy, access to digital gateways, protection of journalists’ sources, standardization and interoperability, and liability of intermediaries. Relevant case law is considered throughout, as are various ethical codes. A clear, comprehensive overview of media legislation, case law, and doctrine, presented from the practitioner’s point of view, this book is a valuable time-saving resource for all concerned with media and communication freedom. Lawyers representing parties with interests in South Africa will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative media law.

The Author List of Abbreviations Preface General Introduction Selected Bibliography Part I. Freedom of Speech Part II. Regulation of Print Media Chapter 1. The Journalists’ Profession Chapter 2. Journalists’ Rights Chapter 3. Journalists’ Liability Chapter 4. Right to Reply Chapter 5. Access to Public Information Chapter 6. Press Council Part III. Regulation of Audiovisual Media (Broadcasting) Chapter 1. Public Service Broadcasting Chapter 2. Private Broadcasting Chapter 3. Programme Standards Chapter 4. Political Broadcasting Chapter 5. Advertising Rules Chapter 6. Right to Information Chapter 7. Access to Networks Chapter 8. Standards and Interoperability Part IV. Cross-Ownership Regulation Part V. Supervision: Media Regulator Index