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
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