Resources
and quotes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18964165
Lawyer
David Sherborne - who represents some of the alleged victims of media intrusion
- earlier told Lord Justice Leveson the press knew that it was on trial at his
inquiry and "also out there in the court of public opinion".
"Unless
someone takes a grip, a very firm grip, of the tabloid press, we will be back
to the same position as soon as the spotlight is turned off and the ink is dry
on your report."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20114675
harriet harman
"I don't think
self-regulation of the media should be given another chance. It's absolutely
clear Leveson has given a great many revelations...
"It's clear
that business as usual has nothing to obtain. The status quo has failed.
There's not a proper press complaints system that ensures, where the press gets
it wrong, the individual can complain and that will be looked at."
"We
don't want any obstruction on press freedom... I have always argued for press
freedom.
There's
every possibility of getting a cross-party agreement. This should not be a
political football... We don't want politicians settle scores against the press
who have been bruising them.
Book - Private investigators, 4th report on
session
Wimick;
‘In the view of the Leveson Inquiry and all that led up to
it and the obvious interest in the inquiry as it continues, would it be right
to say that on this… there is greater concern about what you do or do not do as
daily newspapers - greater concern about how you go about your daily business,
as a result of the Leveson Inquiry.’
This question was put
to Richard Caseby who worked for News International for over 20 years.
Caseby;
‘Maybe it is a whistle-blower giving some information that
is certainly in the public interest and should be aired.’
Book – Democracy under attack
Pg399
‘There is a risk that the powers of the news press standards
body – to ensure a much needed curb on press invasions of privacy… could curb
serious investigative journalism, where there is a genuine public interest.’
‘Courts have become experienced in differentiating between
public interest, and what interests the public.’
‘Public momentum for change can dissipate and fade.’
‘Political commitment for change could evaporate in facing
the fierce resistance for change that it will meet from the tabloids.’
Political – Committee on standards in public life – set up
by John Major.
Other scandal; guardian expose of MP’s receiving cash for
parliamentary questions.
This regulator was ignored by the Leveson Inquiry.
Book – news International and phone hacking: eleventh report
‘In Rupert Murdoch’s own words to the Leveson Inquiry, News
Corporation in the U.K mounted a cover up.’
Rupert Murdoch at a general meeting f News Corp in LA,
October 2011, in relation to phone hacking, he said,
‘No excuse for unethical behaviour.’
The company and its staff had to be, ‘beacons for good,
professional and ethical behaviour.’
Murdoch related; ‘The
means justified the ends in beating the competition, and getting the story.’
I think Murdoch knew
that this would be uncovered at some point
The Future of investigative journalism
130.
‘It is important for the future of responsible investigative
journalism, that journalists are able to offer adequate protection to their
sources.’
131. Nick Davies
‘Reporters do not go
out and find stories, they do not go out and make contacts, and they do not
check facts. They sit and passively recycle press releases.’
‘This kind of passive reliance… has the potential to
diminish the investigative character of journalism as a whole.’
13. Chartered institute of journalism
‘These publications that cut back their journalism content
quickly find their circulation figures drop, which in turn puts off advertisers.
These are the market forces which drive the inclusion of journalism in a
publication.’
15.
‘Investigative journalism is especially resource intensive,
requires long-term investment with no guaranteed return, involves some risk of
litigation, and often does not deliver large number of audience figures.’
16.
‘Debate about regulation has always been an integral part of
media politics.’
29.
Edmund Curran OBE, (member f newspaper society)
‘The costs of getting into trouble are so high that frankly
it could close down a weekly newspaper.’ (NOTW)
Alan Rusbridger (editor Guardian)
‘The economic threat is easily the biggest threat to
investigative journalism.’
Book – Rupert Murdoch the Politic media mogul
The Leveson Inquiry had two main parts;
Part one would focus on; ‘the culture practices and ethics
of the press, including contacts between the press and politicians, and the
press and police.’
Part two would be focusing on the legal issues; ’the extent
of unlawful or improper conduct within News International, other media
organisations, or other organisations.’
‘Once acclaimed newspapers such as the New York Post, The
Wall Street Journal, and The Times, have been accused of becoming an
‘instrument’ to aide politicians that Murdoch favours.’
‘It was also suggested that the journalistic approach of
such newspapers at the News of The World had brought into public focus that
there had been a shift away from the traditional ethics of journalism, raising
serious questions about privacy, freedom of speech, and confidentiality.’
Book – media Ethics, Matthew Kieran
‘The media already have a strong and complex influence upon
how we understand and shape our world.’
‘The media engage with and affect our beliefs.’
‘It is well known that journalism has a poor image with the
public. They do not regard it highly.’
‘They are suspicious of journalists and the way they
practise their trade.’
‘Journalists are regarded in much the same way as
politicians, as disreputable, untrustworthy, and dishonest.’
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