Voluntary Self Regulation Through Pcc Flashcards
1
Q
Advantages
A
Press free from government interference
Press can scrutinise those in power
Restrictions under code can be challenged
Complaints are free
Right to free speech
2
Q
Disadvantages
A
No powers to impose penalties
Public interest open to interpretation
Funded by newspaper industry so not independent
Failed to curb excesses of tabloid press
Adjudicates on only a small no of complaints received
Only takes complaints from Rich
Failed to take action over phone hacking.
