May - 2017

Fake News – Memes, Terrorism and Jurisdiction

Nadhim Zahawi v Press TV & Press TV Limited 1. This libel case was brought by Nadhim Zahawi, the Conservative MP for Stratford-on-Avon against Press TV, the First Defendant, an English language news and documentary network based in Iran. It is affiliated with the State owned Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. The Second Defendant is a UK Limited company. On 15 July 2015, Press TV published on its website an article headed “Report: Tory MP behind ISIL oil Trade”. That

ACK Partner Susan Aslan on Radio 4's The Media Show: Netflix controversy

ACK Media Law Partner Susan Aslan appeared on The Media Show last Thursday to discuss why Netflix is not subject to the Ofcom Broadcasting Code. The regulation of Netflix has come under scrutiny in recent weeks with the release of the controversial Netflix original 13 Reasons Why, a TV Show which tells the story of a teenager who kills herself. The Media Show: Netflix controversy can be streamed here. Susan regularly advises broadcasters and production companies on the Ofcom

ACK Media Law takes 2nd place in 5RB Charity Pub Quiz 2017

Barristers' Chambers 5RB hosted its 11th annual charity pub quiz last Thursday, raising around £3,000 for the Bar Pro Bono Unit and the Free Representation Unit. Teams from leading media law firms and media organisations competed over seven rounds of questions. The team from MGN was victorious. ACK Media Law came a close second, and Wiggin third. http://www.5rb.com/events/5rb-quiz-2017