This workshop aims to give festival goers an insight into media law covering defamation, privacy and public interest. With the pressures of journalism today, where the risk to independent journalists is more pronounced and the circulation of fake news is so prevalent, this workshop will focus on practical tips to help navigate issues around privacy, defamation and fake news.

Chair- Rukshana Pervin Hoque – Lawyer, Stoke & White LLP

Hugh Tomlinson QC – Barrister, Matrix Chambers
Christina Michalos – Barrister, 5RB Raymond Buildings

Sponsored by Stoke and White LLP