regulation

Question 1

characteristics of good press

Answer 1

multiple perspectives. celebrates progression. illuminates IMPORTANT social issues.

Question 2

characteristics of bad press

Answer 2

misinformation (unintentional spreading of false news)
disinformation (intentional spreading of false news)
biased and blurs this with truth.

Question 3

what does IPSO do

Answer 3

independent press standards organisation
regulates news and magazines, protecting individuals rights and holding journalism to a high standard whilst maintaining the press’ freedom of expression

Question 4

how is ipso funded

Answer 4

by member publications so they can stay in depended. members get lower fines. owned by royal charter.

Question 5

what do ipso regulate USING

Answer 5

the editors code. potential breaches cause investigations, fines, correction and retractions

Question 6

phone hacking scandal and example of positives and negatives

Answer 6

newspapers were hacking members of the public, politicians and celebs.
millie downer killed by hackers made it seem like her phone was active and she was as alive. news of the world was the worst so was replaced by the sun on sunday.
however revealed watergate scandal.

Question 7

what is the job of the editors code

Answer 7

to valance the rights of the individuals who are being reported on and the right of the public to knoweledge

Question 8

aims of editors code

Answer 8

to ensure yay publications are accurate, respect privacy, sensitive avoid harassment and act in public interest

Question 9

example of a case which challenged the editors code

Answer 9

alan kurdi 2 year old dead body was front cover of newspapers in 2015 amongst migrant crisis
allowed viewers to realise the tragedy
invaded his and his family