Chapter 3: Press regulation and censorship Flashcards
In 2011, the government set up what?
In 2011, the government set up the Leveson Inquiry into the press
In 2011, the government set up the Leveson Inquiry into the press, following what?
In 2011, the government set up the Leveson Inquiry into the press, following allegations that the press acquired material for their stories by illegally:
- Hacking into people’s phones
- Recording their conversations
In 2011, the government set up the Leveson Inquiry into the press, following allegations that the press acquired material for their stories by illegally hacking into people’s phones and recording their conversations.
This far-reaching inquiry looked into what?
This far-reaching inquiry looked into the role of the media in a modern society
In 2011, the government set up the Leveson Inquiry into the press, following allegations that the press acquired material for their stories by illegally hacking into people’s phones and recording their conversations.
This far-reaching inquiry looked into the role of the media in a modern society and also came up with what?
This far-reaching inquiry looked into the role of the media in a modern society and also came up with a number of proposals about:
- The balance between the rights and responsibilities of the press
- How the press should be regulated
In 2011, the government set up the Leveson Inquiry into the press, following allegations that the press acquired material for their stories by illegally hacking into people’s phones and recording their conversations.
It emereged that how many people had been subject to press intrusion?
It emerged that thousands of people had been subject to press intrusion
In 2011, the government set up the Leveson Inquiry into the press, following allegations that the press acquired material for their stories by illegally hacking into people’s phones and recording their conversations.
It emerged that thousands of people had been subject to press intrusion.
Who gave evidence at the inquiry?
Many celebrities gave evidence at the inquiry, as well as ordinary people
In 2011, the government set up the Leveson Inquiry into the press, following allegations that the press acquired material for their stories by illegally hacking into people’s phones and recording their conversations.
What did Lord Justice Leveson find?
Lord Justice Leveson found that the press had ‘wreaked havoc with the lives of innocent people’
In 2011, the government set up the Leveson Inquiry into the press, following allegations that the press acquired material for their stories by illegally hacking into people’s phones and recording their conversations.
Lord Justice Leveson found that the press had ‘wreaked havoc with the lives of innocent people.’
When was his report published?
Lord Justice Leveson’s report was published in 2012
In 2011, the government set up the Leveson Inquiry into the press, following allegations that the press acquired material for their stories by illegally hacking into people’s phones and recording their conversations.
Lord Justice Leveson found that the press had ‘wreaked havoc with the lives of innocent people.’
Lord Justice Leveson’s report was published in 2012 and made 5 recommendations.
1. The newspaper industry should continue to be what and the government should not try to do what?
The:
- Newspaper industry should continue to be self-regulated
- Government should not try to control what papers publish
One of the recommendations in Lord Justice Leveson’s report was that a new body should be established.
A new body should be established to do what?
A new body should be established to promote high standards
Lord Justice Leveson’s report was published in 2012 and made 5 recommendations.
Lord Justice Leveson believed that this new system would do what?
Lord Justice Leveson believed that this new system would:
- Give the public confidence that their complaints would be dealt with
- Ensure that the press was protected from government interference
Since the publication of the inquiry report, there have been what about the way forward?
Since the publication of the inquiry report, there have been:
1. Disputes between the political parties
2. Disagreement with the newspaper and magazine publishers
about the way forward
Since the publication of the inquiry report, there have been disputes between the political parties and disagreement with the newspaper and magazine publishers about the way forward.
A Royal Charter was what?
A Royal Charter was eventually agreed upon by the political parties
Since the publication of the inquiry report, there have been disputes between the political parties and disagreement with the newspaper and magazine publishers about the way forward.
A Royal Charter was eventually agreed upon by the political parties, but opposed by the newspapers, which felt it gave too much power to politicians.
It is now up to whom to decide whether to sign up to this new Royal Charter?
It is now up to the newspaper industry to decide whether to sign up to this new Royal Charter
Since the publication of the inquiry report, there have been disputes between the political parties and disagreement with the newspaper and magazine publishers about the way forward.
A Royal Charter was eventually agreed upon by the political parties, but opposed by the newspapers, which felt it gave too much power to politicians.
It is now up to the newspaper industry to decide whether to sign up to this new Royal Charter.
The press has now established what?
The press has now established a regulator outside the charter arrangements
Since the publication of the inquiry report, there have been disputes between the political parties and disagreement with the newspaper and magazine publishers about the way forward.
A Royal Charter was eventually agreed upon by the political parties, but opposed by the newspapers, which felt it gave too much power to politicians.
It is now up to the newspaper industry to decide whether to sign up to this new Royal Charter.
The press has now established a regulator outside the charter arrangements.
What was set up in September 2014 by the newspaper industry?
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) was set up in September 2014 by the newspaper industry
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) was set up in September 2014 by the newspaper industry.
What does it do?
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO):
- Handles complaints
- Conducts investigations into standards and compliance
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) handles complaints and conducts investigations into standards and compliance.
It has the power to do what?
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has the power to require published corrections
How many print titles have signed up to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)?
Over 1,400 print titles have signed up to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)
What have not joined the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)?
The: 1. Guardian 2. Independent 3. Financial Times have not joined the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has already what?
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has already adjudicated in over 1,000 complaints
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has already adjudicated in over 1,000 complaints.
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) looks at complaints in relation to what?
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) looks at complaints in relation to the Editors’ Code of Practise