Difference between revisions of "Shield laws"
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| − | + | '''Shield laws''' are [[state]] laws that supply journalists limited protection against revealing their sources. | |
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| + | "Shield law" may also refer to "rape shield laws," under which a rape victim (or [[complaining witness]]) may not be cross-examined about his or her prior sexual activity. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:56, May 22, 2008
Shield laws are state laws that supply journalists limited protection against revealing their sources.
"Shield law" may also refer to "rape shield laws," under which a rape victim (or complaining witness) may not be cross-examined about his or her prior sexual activity.