Newsmen's Privilege Testimonial Privilege for Representatives of the News Media.

Newsmen's Privilege Testimonial Privilege for Representatives of the News Media.

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Corporate author / creator:Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Imprint:[S.l] : [s.n.], 1976.
Description:82 p. : digital, PDF file.
Language:English
Subject:
Justice, Administration of.
Judge-made law.
Press.
Format: E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10579959
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Other uniform titles:ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection.
Notes:Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed June 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.
CRS Report.
Summary:Examines issues surrounding testimonial privilege for representatives of the news media, which would grant them freedom from being compelled to bear testimony in administration of justice by duly constituted tribunal. Covers Supreme Court rulings and subsequent cases, pro/con arguments for enactment of a testimonial privilege act for newsmen, current Federal policy, and challenges in devising a a testimonial privilege bill. Covers Federal legislation in the 94th Congress, and reproduces and summarizes State statutes.
Other form:Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Newsmen's Privilege

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