Over the past two decades copyright has become a right which is crucial to all journalists, particularly freelancers, affecting their lives and their livelihood.

This growth in the importance of the issue is due to the global syndication of words and pictures via the Internet, on-line publications; and, above all, the insatiable avarice of publishers and broadcasting companies who exploit the creativity of journalists . All these are reasons why writers, artists and photographers need expert and up to date legal advice on their rights.

Members should initially contact the NUJ Scottish office on 0141 248 6648/7748.