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The publisher of one of the magazines for which I write wants to archive past issues on his web-site. Is this electronic publication, for which a further payment should be levied? I already receive fair payment for first British serial rights. My feeling is that additional payment should be made for putting the work on the website, as this is effectively publication, but I am not sure whether the level of access plays a part – e.g. password access for … →
In the United Kingdom, as in most other countries, virtually all published works, whether literary, photographic, illustrative, filmed or computer-generated, are copyright. The period of copyright generally lasts until 70 years after the death of the author or creator of the material. There is no need to register copyright. Copyright ownership is indicated under international conventions by the C-in-a-circle symbol © followed by the name of the copyright holder and the date of first publication. The copyright owner may sell … →
NEWS RELEASE RELEASE DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2009 The Media Standards Trust is today accused of ‘insulting’ thousands of professional British journalists and demonstrating a ‘shallow understanding’ of the newspaper industry through its controversial report on the situation in popular daily publications. The Chartered Institute of Journalists, the world’s oldest professional association of journalists, and its Professional Practices Board, accuse the 12-strong report team of ‘tarring all with the same brush’ while ignoring the true roles of journalists, journalism and the … →
Members of the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ) in London and Lancashire laid twin wreaths on Remembrance Day, in memory of colleagues killed whilst reporting at home and abroad. CIoJ Vice-President, Macer Hall, Political Editor of the Daily Express, took part in the Cenotaph service on Sunday, 11 November, in memory of journalist colleagues who died reporting on the Great War, and in numerous conflicts since. At the same time, CIoJ President, John Thorpe, MBE, columnist on the Yorkshire Evening … →
Newsdesks and picture desks must be prepared for trauma By John Szemerey CIOJ member of the Board of the International News Safety Institute We hear a lot about thuggery and threats to journalists on the job. But we hear little about the effect of violence and of seeing gruesome scenes on journalists and photographers. To suffer from trauma after such an experience is not abnormal. Even well-balanced and well prepared individuals can crack up after being in a life-threatening situation … →
John Szemerey reports from Brussels on the recent OSCE survey on freedom of information Governments should give journalists a legal shield against over-enthusiastic prosecutors and judges who want to force them to reveal their sources. They should also ensure that free access to information was a reality and that the classification ‘secret’ was only used for a limited period and for real secrets whose unauthorized release would have serious consequences. These are the principle recommendations of the unprecedented survey, the … →
NEWS RELEASE Release time: 4 February 2009 The Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIOJ) cautiously welcomed Ofcom’s review of Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) for recognising that effective local and regional news needs to have an alternative supplier to the BBC. But the oldest professional journalist organisation was less than convinced by the Government’s response in its Digital Britain report which can be seen at http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/broadcasting/5631.aspx CIoJ General Secretary, Dominic Cooper said: “Ofcom’s report was refreshingly honest and took onboard the major … →
NEWS RELEASE RELEASE TIME: 12 February 2009 Control Orders which come into force on the 16th February will restrict the behaviour and movement of journalists and photographers carrying out their lawful jobs says the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ) Home Secretary Jacqui Smith claims that the rules will impose restrictions on terror suspects who cannot be prosecuted in courts – without mentioning innocent people recording news events will also getting caught up in the scheme. CIoJ General Secretary, Dominic Cooper, … →
