All people working in communications require a solid understanding of the legal and ethical minefields they may face. Bcm113 provides you with a strong introduction to a range of topics, including defamation and contempt, trespass, race-hate laws, copyright, privacy and even the use of drones. But it is not just the law that we need to be aware of. Today, increasingly communicators need to be aware of the language they use and how this can impact on people, be it social media users, or people working in other, more traditional, media platforms, including print and broadcast. This is the ethical dimension and it can manifest itself when we are considering the language we employ to talk about people with disabilities, particular racial, ethnic or religious groups, or other groups within society. Ethical issues arise whenever we choose photographs or video images to splice into our stories or even private conversations. As professional communicators we need to be aware of the damage that a wrong or misguided decision can have on a persons reputation or mental well-being. In this subject you will be equipped with the tools required to address these and other questions you may confront while working in a position that involves communicating with people.