Chapter 3: The right of the media to investigate and report Flashcards
There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the what?
There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the:
- Role of the media
- Possible limits on its ability to investigate
There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the role of the media and the possible limits on its ability to investigate.
The first case study relates to the way in which newspapers hacked into people’s phones and used the information they found.
The second case study relates to the way the Daily Telegraph exposed what was to be called the MPs’ expenses scandal by printing details of financial claims made by MPs, which were reimbursed from public funds.
What did the first case study lead to?
The first case study led to the police investigating and arresting several:
- Newspaper reporters
- Editors
- Private investigators
There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the role of the media and the possible limits on its ability to investigate.
The first case study relates to the way in which newspapers hacked into people’s phones and used the information they found.
The second case study relates to the way the Daily Telegraph exposed what was to be called the MPs’ expenses scandal by printing details of financial claims made by MPs, which were reimbursed from public funds.
What did the second case study lead to?
The 2nd case study led to:
- Many MPs being retiring at the next election
- Other MPs being arrested and facing court proceedings
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper did what?
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following what?
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its:
1. Reporters
2. Editors
had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
It led to what?
It led to a former editor being jailed
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
It led to a former editor being jailed.
He served what of an 18 month sentence?
The former editor served 5 months of an 18 month sentence
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
It led to a former editor being jailed.
At the time the former editor was charged, he was what?
At the time the former editor was charged, he was the Prime Minister’s official spokesperson
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
Those who had their phones hacked included who?
Those who had their phones hacked included:
- Celebrities
- Politicians
- Victims of crime
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
5 of those who were charged pleaded what before the trial?
5 of those who were charged pleased guilty before the trial
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
A private investigator would be paid to do what?
A private investigator would be paid to target the phones of certain people of interest to the newspaper
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
A private investigator would be paid to target the phones of certain people of interest to the newspaper.
In one year, the private investigator was paid what for his work?
In one year, the private investigator was paid £100,000 for his work
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
These events led to the government doing what?
These events led to the government establishing a public Inquiry presided over by a judge, Lord Hutton
In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
These events led to the government establishing a public Inquiry presided over by a judge, Lord Hutton, to do what?
These events led to the government establishing a public Inquiry presided over by a judge, Lord Hutton, to:
- Investigate the issues surrounding the phone hacking scandal
- Look at the role of the media and its regulation
For a long time, the press had been trying to use the what to find out about MPs’ expenses?
For a long time, the press had been trying to use the Freedom of Information Act to find out about MPs’ expenses