Chapter 3: The rights, responsibilities and role of the media - How does the media hold those in power to account? Flashcards
In this country, we use the phrase what to describe how the media is able to operate?
In this country, we use the phrase ‘a free press’ to describe how the media is able to operate
‘Free newspapers’
‘Free newspapers’ are give-away news/advertising sheets
‘A free press,’ or freedom of the press
‘A free press,’ or freedom of the press is a concept that states that for a free, open and democratic society to exist, the press should be:
- Free from political and judicial interference
- Able to print the stories they wish
Clearly, within any society there need to be what?
Clearly, within any society there need to be laws to protect individuals from newspapers printing false stories
Clearly, within any society there need to be laws to protect individuals from newspapers printing false stories, but what should be limited?
Clearly, within any society there need to be laws to protect individuals from newspapers printing false stories, but restrictions upon the press should be limited
‘A free press,’ or freedom of the press is a concept that states that for a free, open and democratic society to exist, the press should be free from political and judicial interference and able to print the stories they wish.
The term ‘free press’ is now more widely interpreted to mean what?
The term ‘free press’ is now more widely interpreted to mean freedom of any form of mass media
Describe television in the UK
Television in the UK:
- Is governed by legislation
- Has to be politically impartial
Television in the UK is governed by legislation and has to be politically impartial.
What does a former charter do?
A former charter governs the way the BBC operates
In 2009, the Daily Telegraph did what?
In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs
In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
This information had been what?
This information had been leaked to the newspaper
MP
A MP is a citizen elected to Parliament who serves as a Member of Parliament, normally as a member of a political party
In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
This information had been leaked to the newspaper.
The police refused to do what?
The police refused to investigate how this data was removed from the House of Commons
In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
What happened in the following weeks?
In the following weeks, the circulation of the Telegraph increased by more than 600,000 copies
In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
Many MPs were forced to do what?
Many MPs were forced to resign
In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
Many MPs were forced to resign.
What happened to others?
Other MPs:
- Were charged
- Went to prison
In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
What did the release of this information lead to?
The release of this information led to changes in the rules for MPs claiming expenses
The power of the media is now what?
The power of the media is now almost instant
The power of the media is now almost instant, especially when it what?
The power of the media is now almost instant, especially when it involves the internet
The power of the media is now almost instant, especially when it involves the internet.
In 2015, a picture was published showing what?
In 2015, a picture was published showing the body of a dead refugee child being removed from a beach in Turkey
In 2015, a picture was published showing the body of a dead refugee child being removed from a beach in Turkey.
Following a public outcry, the UK government did what?
Following a public outcry, the UK government announced within 24 hours that it would take more refugees into the UK
What was held in June 2016?
A referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union (EU) was held in June 2016
A referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union (EU) was held in June 2016.
A large section of the print media was what?
A large section of the print media was opposed to our membership
A referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union (EU) was held in June 2016.
A large section of the print media was opposed to our membership.
UK television stations have to be what?
UK television stations have to be politically impartial
Ofcom
Ofcom is:
- The Office of Communications
- A government regulator for elements of the media industry
Television in the UK is governed by legislation and has to be politically impartial.
A former charter governs the way the BBC operates and it is currently what?
A former charter:
- Governs the way the BBC operates
- Is currently up for renewal