Media Law in the European Union

by Valcke, Peggy; Lefever, Katrien

• ISBN13: 9789041140098
• ISBN10: 9041140093
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-22
• Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law and Business

Summary

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,this analysis of media law in the European Unionsurveys the massivelyaltered and enlarged legal landscape traditionally encompassed in lawspertaining to freedom of expression and regulation of communications.Everywhere, a shift from mass media to mass self-communication has putenormous pressure on traditional law models. An introduction describing themain actors and salient aspects of media markets is followed by in-depthanalyses of print media, radio and television broadcasting, the Internet,commercial communications, political advertising, concentration in mediamarkets, and media regulation. Among the topics that arise for discussion areprivacy, cultural policy, protection of minors, competition policy, access todigital gateways, protection of journalists' sources, standardization andinteroperability, and liability of intermediaries. Relevant case law isconsidered 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 valuabletime-saving resource for all concerned with media and communication freedom.Lawyers representing parties with interests in the European Unionwillwelcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciateits value in the study of comparative media law.