Regulation
1) What is regulation and why do media industries need to be regulated?
- Section 7: Fairness. Similarly to impartiality, I believe that fairness is important as every piece of media should be treated equally and not be affected by any biases the reviewer may have.
- Section 8: Privacy. Ensuring the privacy of people who may not want to have their names or faces broadcast to the public (e.g. on the news) is important to help protect them from any potential negative reactions from the public.
4) Do you agree with OFCOM that Channel 4 was wrong to broadcast 'Wolverine' at 6.55pm on a Sunday evening? Why?
On one hand, they are partially correct as it was played at a time where young children would be more likely to be watching where it should have been played where they would be more likely to be asleep, however, on the other hand I believe that there is also a large responsibility on the parents to also make sure that their children don't watch content that is inappropriate for their age.
5) List five of the sections in the old Press Complaints Commission's Code of Practice.
- Section 1: Accuracy
- Section 2: Opportunity to Reply
- Section 3: Privacy
- Section 4: Harassment
- Section 5: Intrusion Into Grief and Shock
6) Why was the Press Complaints Commission criticised?
- Critics also argue that many newspapers seem to fly in the face of the rules on a pretty regular basis and that very little is done to stop them.
7) What was the Leveson enquiry and why was it set up?
The internet is international and providing content doesn't require a licence, making traditional mechanisms difficult to use. Illegal content can be removed using basic laws and international agreements, but failure to enforce by any country globally can result in continued universal availability.
Regulation in regards to the media industry is managing the content, distribution and ownership of media production.
2) What is OFCOM responsible for?
3) Look at the section on the OFCOM broadcasting code. Which do you think are the three most important sections of the broadcasting code and why?
- Section 5: Impartiality and Undue Prominence of Views and Opinions. I believe that impartiality is one of the most important qualities that a regulatory body should have as having personal beliefs interfere with their work could cause them to be biased and misinform audiences.
2) What is OFCOM responsible for?
OFCOM is responsible for the regulating of broadcast media (TV and Radio) and some aspects of the internet.
3) Look at the section on the OFCOM broadcasting code. Which do you think are the three most important sections of the broadcasting code and why?
- Section 7: Fairness. Similarly to impartiality, I believe that fairness is important as every piece of media should be treated equally and not be affected by any biases the reviewer may have.
- Section 8: Privacy. Ensuring the privacy of people who may not want to have their names or faces broadcast to the public (e.g. on the news) is important to help protect them from any potential negative reactions from the public.
4) Do you agree with OFCOM that Channel 4 was wrong to broadcast 'Wolverine' at 6.55pm on a Sunday evening? Why?
On one hand, they are partially correct as it was played at a time where young children would be more likely to be watching where it should have been played where they would be more likely to be asleep, however, on the other hand I believe that there is also a large responsibility on the parents to also make sure that their children don't watch content that is inappropriate for their age.
5) List five of the sections in the old Press Complaints Commission's Code of Practice.
- Section 1: Accuracy
- Section 2: Opportunity to Reply
- Section 3: Privacy
- Section 4: Harassment
- Section 5: Intrusion Into Grief and Shock
6) Why was the Press Complaints Commission criticised?
- A lack of statutory powers means that when a newspaper has been found to breach the rules, the best a victim can hope for is an apology.
- Critics also argue that many newspapers seem to fly in the face of the rules on a pretty regular basis and that very little is done to stop them.
7) What was the Leveson enquiry and why was it set up?
The Leveson inquiry was an inquiry into the “culture, practice and ethics of the press” that was held due to a phone hacking scandal.
8) What was the PCC replaced with in 2014?
The PCC was replaced with the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)
9) What is your opinion on press regulation? Is a free press an important part of living in a democracy or should newspapers face statutory regulation like TV and radio?
I believe that free press is important because if there is too much government interference, they can drastically influence what information the people are able to get through mainstream media. While some regulations may be necessary in scenarios such as actively spreading misinformation/libel or in the proliferation of moral panics, the press shouldn't be regulated as much as other forms of media.
10) Why is the internet so difficult to regulate?
8) What was the PCC replaced with in 2014?
The PCC was replaced with the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)
9) What is your opinion on press regulation? Is a free press an important part of living in a democracy or should newspapers face statutory regulation like TV and radio?
I believe that free press is important because if there is too much government interference, they can drastically influence what information the people are able to get through mainstream media. While some regulations may be necessary in scenarios such as actively spreading misinformation/libel or in the proliferation of moral panics, the press shouldn't be regulated as much as other forms of media.
10) Why is the internet so difficult to regulate?
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