DiKE Medienrecht der Schweiz in a nutshell (2. Aufl.)

Media law is a cross-sectional area of law: its contents and forms are scattered throughout the entire Swiss legal system. This makes it challenging, yet also exciting, for those seeking legal clarity. This concise book aims to provide an introduction. It begins, following established methods, with international and constitutional law, then turns to civil law regarding personality protection, expands this with data and copyright protection, delineates the boundaries with media criminal law, and finally examines the controversial broadcasting law. The principles are repeatedly clarified in court rulings. The law of mass communication remains at the center. Despite all the doomsayers, mass media – press, radio, television – will continue to be at the heart of media communication for broad audiences for the foreseeable future. Only slowly, due to stagnant revenues and many analogical conclusions, is internet media law emerging. Those seeking legal guidance can orient themselves most quickly using the detailed table of contents.