This course explores the policy and legal frameworks and instruments (national, regional and global) affecting communication and media operations; freedom of expression; privileges of and constraints on the media; the notion of the public interest; areas of regulation including defamation, sedition, privacy, contempt and public moralit
By the end of the course, the learner should:1. Understand the legal, policy and regulatory environment in which journalists and communicators operate.2. Know the legal limitations on freedom of expression and of the media.3. Be able to analyze policy and regulatory issues affecting media and communication practice.