From copyright infringement to hate speech, here is what you have to look out for as a writer
There are quite a few laws and codes of conduct that regulate what you can and cannot write as a journalist.
Defamation, copyright and incrimination are only some of the legal risks you need to look out for when sourcing, crafting and publishing a story.
To make sure you do not end up on the wrong side of the law, Andrew Knight from The London School of Journalism has put together a handy list of ten legal dangers to be aware of.
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