Covering the Courts
eBook - ePub

Covering the Courts

A Handbook for Journalists

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Covering the Courts

A Handbook for Journalists

About this book

News coverage of law can be a daunting task for any journalist, especially in a time when public interest in media coverage of the courts has greatly intensified. The second edition of Covering the Courts provides the most up-to-date resources for journalists and students. Detailed descriptions of each step of the judicial process along with tips from top journalists allow for a comprehensive analysis of courtroom activities. This handbook also addresses the complex issues surrounding the free press/fair trial controversy, pre-trial publicity, and the various types of news coverage allowed across the country. New discussions include recent high-profile trials such as US v Microsoft, the 2000 presidential election, and cases relating to the terrorist attacks of 9/11. This book is a substantial resource for journalism students and journalists covering the modern legal system.

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Table of contents

  1. List of Figures
  2. Preface
  3. 1 Introduction
  4. 2 The Judicial System
  5. 3 Criminal Procedure
  6. 4 Civil Procedure
  7. 5 Criminal Cases: Pre-Trial Coverage
  8. 6 Criminal Cases: The Trial
  9. 7 Criminal Cases: Post-Trial Activity
  10. 8 Civil Cases
  11. 9 Cameras in Courtrooms
  12. 10 Covering the Courts
  13. Appendix A: Codes of Ethics
  14. Appendix B: Canons, Standards, and Rules
  15. Appendix C: Guidelines for Coverage
  16. Glossary
  17. Selected Bibliography
  18. About the Author