INDUSTRY- REGULATIONS OF THE NEWS INDUSTRY

Question 1

Why is regulating the news important?

Answer 1

• Ensures ethical journalism.
• Prevents misinformation.

Question 2

What regulatory body regulates broadcast news (TV/Radio)

Answer 2

• Ofcom

Regulates the BBC

Question 3

What is IPSO? (Independent Press Standards Organisation)

Answer 3

• Largest independent regulator of the newspaper and magazine industry in the UK.
• Handles complaints/ investigations into editorial compliance.

Question 4

What is the Leveson Inquiry (2011-2012)

Answer 4

• Investigated press ethics after the NEWS OF THE WORLD phone hacking scandal.

Highlighted unethical journalism practices.

Question 5

What are the 2 key main issues in regulation?

Answer 5

1. Fake News & Disinformation – Social media spreads unverified or false information quickly.
2. Press Freedom vs. Censorship – How much control should the government have over the press?

Question 6

Livingstone & Lunt (Regulation) – Suggest….

Answer 6

• …. media regulation struggles to balance audience protection with press freedom in a digital age.