Codes of Practice and Ethics
OFCOM
Not just journalism, across television
Licensing authority
Independent of government
PCC
Press Complaints Commission
On its way out
Ignored phone hacking scandal
Self-regulator
Wasn't in the board's interest to be tough on themselves
BBC Editorial guidelines
Ethical crisis
Phone hacking
Who guards the guardians?
If journalism keeps the rich and powerful in line, who keeps journalists in line?
Independent Press Standards Organisation
Could replace PCC
Royal Charter
Statute regulation for the press, based in law
Could interfere with freedom of the press
Trust is vital
Could have commercial implications
Damage reputation
Facts must be right
Reason News of the World was closed
The main codes
OFCOM - Broadcasters
PCC- Newspapers and magazines
BBC - For BBC staff and license payers
NUJ
How far can we go to get a story?
Bugs?
Secret filming?
Respect privacy
Test of public interest
Undercover investigations
What practices are legitimate?
When do circumstances make a difference?
How much of something do you run?
Funerals
Press conferences involving bereaved families
The law is specified and limited
Codes provide a benchmark for behaviour
Reassure our audiences - build trust
Harm and offence
Swearing
Nudity
Violence
Death
Bombs
Pendulum of taste and decency
Impartiality
Broadcasters not newspapers
Absence of bias or preconception
Considers 'axis of debate'
Work out where fault lines of debate are
Look for where differences of opinion are
OFCOM powers
Direction not to repeat programme
Corrections or findings must be broadcast
Impose fines of up to 5% of revenue
Revoke broadcast licence
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