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
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) looks at complaints in relation to the Editors’ Code of Practise, which is the ethical code under which journalists are expected to work.
The code relates to how many aspects of reporting?
The Editors’ Code of Practise relates to 16 aspects of reporting
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) looks at complaints in relation to the Editors’ Code of Practise, which is the ethical code under which journalists are expected to work.
The Editors’ Code of Practise relates to 16 aspects of reporting.
5 aspects of reporting that the Editors’ Code of Practise relates to
5 aspects of reporting that the Editors’ Code of Practise relates to are:
- Intrusion into grief, or shock
- Children in sex cases
- Reporting of crime
- Witness payment in criminal trials
- Payments to criminals
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) looks at complaints in relation to the Editors’ Code of Practise, which is the ethical code under which journalists are expected to work.
This code of conduct can be considered a form of what?
This code of conduct can be considered a form of self-censorship by the:
1. Newspaper
2. Magazine
industry
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) looks at complaints in relation to the Editors’ Code of Practise, which is the ethical code under which journalists are expected to work.
Regarding all of these points, journalists should be able to state that the story what?
Regarding all of these points, journalists should be able to state that the story:
- Was in the public interest
- So was not in violation of the code
Censorship
Censorship is the ability to: 1. Suppress Or, 2. Prevent the publication of information
As well as censorship by outside bodies, the press themselves at times do what?
As well as censorship by outside bodies, the press themselves at times exercise self-censorship
As well as censorship by outside bodies, the press themselves at times exercise self-censorship, where they refuse to use materials they are offered, either individually, or collectively as an industry.
An example of this was in regard to what?
An example of this was in regard to the use of photographs surrounding the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in a car crash in Paris
The media like everyone else in society is what?
The media like everyone else in society is limited in certain areas by laws relating to:
- Libel
- Obscenity
- Blasphemy
Libel
Libel is a published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation
Blasphemy
Blasphemy is the act of: 1. Insulting 2. Showing contempt Or, 3. Showing a lack of reverence to anyone, or anything considered to be holy, or sacred
The media like everyone else in society is limited in certain areas by laws relating to libel, obscenity and blasphemy.
In regard to national security, the government can issue what?
In regard to national security, the government can issue DA-Notices
The media like everyone else in society is limited in certain areas by laws relating to libel, obscenity and blasphemy.
In regard to national security, the government can issue DA-Notices, which request that editors do not report a matter as it is against the national interest.
The Terrorism Act 2006 made it an offence to do what?
The Terrorism Act 2006 made it an offence to ‘glorify terrorism’
The Terrorism Act 2006 made it an offence to ‘glorify terrorism.’
Some see this as what?
Some see this as a limit upon free speech
In 2013, the offices of the Guardian newspaper were raided by the police following what?
In 2013, the offices of the Guardian newspaper were raided by the police following the publication of stories about surveillance
In 2013, the offices of the Guardian newspaper were raided by the police following the publication of stories about surveillance.
The stories were based upon what?
The stories were based upon leaked material provided by Edward Snowden, a former National Security Agency (NSA) employee in the USA
As well as censorship by outside bodies, the press themselves at times exercise self-censorship, where they refuse to use materials they are offered, either individually, or collectively as an industry.
Censorship does exist in relation to what?
Censorship does exist in relation to other media formats
Censorship does exist in relation to other media formats.
Films are classified as to their what?
Films are classified as to their suitability for certain age groups by the British Board of Film Classification
Films are classified as to their suitability for certain age groups by the British Board of Film Classification.
What happens if they are not approved?
If the films are not approved, they cannot be shown in British cinemas
What approves all television advertising before it is shown?
The Broadcast Advertising Clearance Centre approves all television advertising before it is shown
The Broadcast Advertising Clearance Centre approves all television advertising before it is shown.
What governs other advertising formats?
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) governs other advertising formats
The Broadcast Advertising Clearance Centre approves all television advertising before it is shown.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) governs other advertising formats and Ofcom, a government body, has what in regard to the media?
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) governs other advertising formats and Ofcom, a government body, has regulatory powers in regard to the media
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.
Many celebrities gave evidence at the inquiry, as well as ordinary people, including who?
Many celebrities gave evidence at the inquiry, as well as ordinary people, including:
- Gerry McCann, father of the missing Madeleine McCann
- The parents of the murdered Milly Dowler
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.
2. The old Press Complaints Commission (PCC) what?
The old Press Complaints Commission (PCC):
- Was not fit for purpose
- Should be replaced
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.
3. What should be established?
A new body should be established
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.
3. A new body should be established.
4. This new body should be established by who?
This new body should be established by the industry
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.
3. A new body should be established.
4. This new body should be established by the industry with a new what?
This new body should be established by the industry with a new code of conduct
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.
3. A new body should be established.
5. This new body should be backed up by what designed to do what?
This new body should be backed up by legislation designed to ensure that the new body was doing its work properly
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 promote high standards, including the power to do what?
A new body should be established to promote high standards, including the power to:
- Investigate complaints
- Impose penalties
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 what?
A Royal Charter was eventually agreed upon by the political parties, but opposed by the newspapers
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 what?
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
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) handles complaints and conducts investigations into standards and compliance.
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has the power to require published corrections and can do what?
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO):
- Has the power to require published corrections
- Can fine publications
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 the Editors’ Code of Practise, which is what?
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 the Editors’ Code of Practise, which is the ethical code under which journalists are expected to work
As well as censorship by outside bodies, the press themselves at times exercise self-censorship, where they do what?
As well as censorship by outside bodies, the press themselves at times exercise self-censorship, where they refuse to use materials they are offered
As well as censorship by outside bodies, the press themselves at times exercise self-censorship, where they refuse to use materials they are offered, either how?
As well as censorship by outside bodies, the press themselves at times exercise self-censorship, where they refuse to use materials they are offered, either:
1. Individually
Or,
2. Collectively as an industry
The media like everyone else in society is limited in certain areas by laws relating to libel, obscenity and blasphemy.
In regard to national security, the government can issue DA-Notices, which do what?
In regard to national security, the government can issue DA-Notices, which request that editors do not report a matter as it is against the national interest
