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Media law

A solid grounding in media law is important for any journalist to ensure they're following good practice and protecting themselves and their publication.
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Publication histories and archives

If you want to delve into your publication's archive, or you have an anniversary issue coming up, this episode of SPA Spotlight is for you!
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Freedom of Information requests

I love making Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. It is a big part of what I do in my job at The Herald in Glasgow, and […]
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