Media regulation: blog tasks
1) What is regulation and why do media industries need to be regulated?
Regulation refers to the imposition of rules, guidelines, and standards by governmental or non-governmental entities to govern the conduct and operations of media organizations.
2) What is OFCOM responsible for?OFCOM is the regulatory authority for the communications industry in the United Kingdom. It has a broad range of responsibilities across various sectors, including telecommunications, broadcasting, radio, and postal services.
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?
4) Do you agree with OFCOM that Channel 4 was wrong to broadcast 'Wolverine' at 6.55pm on a Sunday evening? Why?
6) Why was the Press Complaints Commission criticised?
7) What was the Leveson enquiry and why was it set up?
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 1: Protecting the Under-Eighteens- children should not be exposed to things that they shouldn't see.
Section 8: Due impartiality and due accuracy- no lies should be allowed to be broadcasted.
Section 8: Privacy- our privacy is the most important thing we have to keep in mind when we are on the internet.
4) Do you agree with OFCOM that Channel 4 was wrong to broadcast 'Wolverine' at 6.55pm on a Sunday evening? Why?
Yes because if Channel 4 previously had been putting on child friendly films at a time where most kids would be winding down by watching a film before going to bed then it would be unfair for them to replace that with a graphic film their parents may not allow them to watch.
5) List five of the sections in the old Press Complaints Commission's Code of Practice.
5) List five of the sections in the old Press Complaints Commission's Code of Practice.
Accuracy
Opportunity to reply
Privacy
Harassment
Children
6) Why was the Press Complaints Commission criticised?
Lack of Effectiveness
Industry Self-Regulation
Limited Powers
Inadequate Remedies
Failure to Prevent Scandals
Limited Coverage:
7) What was the Leveson enquiry and why was it set up?
The Leveson Inquiry, formally known as the Leveson Inquiry into the Culture, Practices, and Ethics of the Press, was a public inquiry in the United Kingdom led by Lord Justice Sir Brian Leveson. The inquiry was initiated in 2011 in the aftermath of the News International phone hacking scandal, which involved illegal interception of voicemail messages by journalists at the News of the World newspaper. It was set up to help him with his enquiry.
8) What was the PCC replaced with in 2014?
8) What was the PCC replaced with in 2014?
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?
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?
Free speech should be allowed but certain regulations like protecting the under-18s should be there.
10) Why is the internet so difficult to regulate?
10) Why is the internet so difficult to regulate?
he internet presents unique challenges for regulation due to its global nature, decentralized structure, rapid evolution, and the sheer volume of content and users.
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