I have produced a free eBook to help journalists and publishers through the election legal minefield.

It covers every law that could be a problem in local election coverage, including:

• user generated comments on message boards
• reporting racist parties
• rules that apply to covering polling stations, exit polls and election counts
• election night access and facilities
• copyright
• broadcasting restrictions

There are also sections explaining everything from calculating swings to election procedures.

You can download the eBook here

Cleland Thom is a consultant and trainer in media law