Broadcast(Defamation) Law Updates including Live Broadcasting Defence.
Course Aims
This course explores defamation law from a practical perspective enabling attendees to work within the law and how to deal with issues that may arise. There is an emphasis on the provision of practical examples so that attendees can apply the law in a realistic and practical manner. Case law will also be discussed.
Course Content
The course will cover the following :
- Introduction to what defamation is and its impact on broadcasting
- Essential components including types of publication and identifying a person/business
- Who is liable for defamation
- Repetition of Defamation
- Defences to Defamation
- How to mitigate damage
- Reform of defamation and its implications
Trainers
Sarah Kieran, MediaLawyer
Who is this content for?
This course is suited to radio personnel with some level of media law training and / or practical experience of the principles of law applicable to radio broadcasting.
Updated 22/09/2026
Training Method
This course will be delivered online via Zoom.
