Individual Research Paper: Finding the Balance in Policing New Media Technologies: 'Statutory Control VS Self-Regulation'
Asking whether or not it's time for self-regulation to take a step back and statutory control to be implemented in the British press. To answer this question a study of the history of press regulation will be undertaken, followed by an examination of what self-regulated controls are in place today. Expert opinions supporting self-regulation will be introduced, along with the libertarian's theory of press regulation and freedom of speech. This will be followed by a discussion on statutory control, focusing on the views of paternalists and their opinions towards press regulation. Finally, a conclusion will be drawn and recommendations made as to the future of media reform.
Individual Research Paper: Finding the Balance in Policing New Media Technologies: 'Statutory Control VS Self-Regulation'
Hypotheses
Considering the case of John Leslie, and other similar practices of 'trial by media' by the British tabloid press, the time has arrived for the abolishment of press self-regulation, and the introduction of statutory control.
Introduction
John Leslie went through his 'year of hell' after being arrested following rape allegations. His situation and the way the British tabloid press treated John will be examined, leading to the question as to whether it's not time for self-regulation to take a step back and statutory control to be implemented. To answer this question a study of the history of press regulation will be undertaken, followed by an examination of what self-regulated controls are in place today. Expert opinions supporting self-regulation will be introduced, along with the libertarian's theory of press regulation and freedom of speech. This will be followed by a discussion on statutory control, focusing on the views of paternalists and their opinions towards press regulation. Finally, a conclusion will be drawn and recommendations made as to the future of media reform.
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