Page 8 - Courting the Media Contemporary Perspectives on Media and Law

PREFACE

This special anthology of papers investigates the relationship of
contemporary mass and communicative media, and legal practice, decision
making and regulation. The volume has two main areas: representations of law
events in mass media, and use of digital and video media in legal practice.
Topics include the use of video and digital tools in courtroom proceedings,
and consequent understanding of video as a medium; the use of media
technology in court case management; and televised proceedings of court.
A special theme of the volume is how digital and new media, and
audiovisual technology generally, can become a tool or accessory in mediating
the process and outcome of legal administration and decision-making. The two
areas, of mass and new media, are seen as inter-related. Attention is given to
the past, present and potential role of media in courtroom, mediation and client
settings, and in case administration.