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.
Deputy Editor, Guardian US
Investigative Journalist, Global Witness
Executive Editor, News (Digital), Vice