Law & news journalism

The role and responsibilites of journalists and news outlets in reporting on legally relavent and sensitive topics

Clara Reinhard / Katharina Stadler
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Gender bias in rape cases

A critical look at current legislation and debunking false assumptions and stereotypes about sexual violence.

Tue Trân Luc / Anna Wolf
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The portrayal and representation of femicide in the media

Looking behind the headlines and sensationalism in media reporting on femicides.

Rüdiger Hilt / Sebastian Langner
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Social media and war crimes – The chances and risk of social media for the prosecution of war crimes in the Ukraine War

The War in Ukraine is one of the most documented conflicts in history, but not just by media outlets.

Aisling Peköz / Joos Schweickhardt
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"World's best podcast"

Dive into the world of mis- and disinformation to see what happens when the pen and the sword team up to become a most dangerous weapon.

Clara Flemming / Noël Jörissen
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Missing and murdered indigenous women and girls in Canada

Media coverage of missing-person cases involving indigenous women and girls in Canada.

Luna Eckstein / Clara Simon
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Standing in the pillory in the 21st century: court reporting today

What determines the type and extent of reporting on court cases in the media?

Johann Bauer / Pascal Kraus
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Effects of news reporting on law enforcement and how the media shapes public opinion

What differences are there between Germany and the USA when it comes to criticism of the police?

Karim Radoin / Jonathan Weikl
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Fake news - prevention and remedies from a legal perspective

What is the legal position when it comes to fake news and its effects on human rights and freedom of expression?