1) What is regulation and why do media industries need to be regulated?
Regulation are rules that are provided to ensure that media organisations and companies operate fairly within the industry. Media industries need to be regulate in order to ensure that they are not being bias or letting off wrong/ extremely controversial information.
2) What is OFCOM responsible for?
OFCOM is the communications regulator in the UK. They are responsible for regulating TV, radio and video-on-demand sectors, fixed-line telecoms (phones), mobiles and postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.
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- This is because I believe that children under 18 are still vulnerable and if they are exposed to specific content which may have a negative impact this could influence them the wrong thing to do. E.g. Extremists Sites.
Section 4: Religion- This is because nowadays society is quite diverse and has become more accepting of different faiths and cultures, so racism in content won't be taken lightly, so this needs to be regulated to ensure viewers that the media is fair and accepting.
Section 8: Privacy- This is because it generally isn't nice to have your private documents invaded and exploited, you could have private documents which may be an asset to you. People would lose trust and faith in the media if this happened and wouldn't watch these broadcasts anymore.
4) Do you agree with OFCOM that Channel 4 was wrong to broadcast 'Wolverine' at 6.55pm on a Sunday evening? Why?
I do not agree with OFCOM that Channel 4 was wrong to broadcast 'Wolverine' at 6:55pm on a Sunday evening because in context of the film it is not that offensive however OFCOM may have responded like this because of the rating of the film therefore going against OFCOM regulations. All regulation rules apply to all media industries and are expected to be followed with no exceptions.
5) List five of the sections in the old Press Complaints Commission's Code of Practice.
6) Why was the Press Complaints Commission criticised?
It was criticised for a "lack of statutory powers" and there was controversy surrounding the regulation of newspapers and what they publish regarding politicians etc.
7) What was the Leveson enquiry and why was it set up?
The Leveson enquiry was an inquiry into the press and the culture, practice and ethics of it. This enquiry resulted in many people being jailed for illegal actions. For example, a private investigator was imprisoned as a result of illegally intercepting phone calls. Phone hacking was a major issue at this time, however, the Leveson enquiry helped to identify those breaking laws.
8) What was the PCC replaced with in 2014?
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 think that press regulation isn't as necessary as other media platforms being regulated because newspapers are based around different political views and should be allowed to express their opinions to an extent. I think that newspapers could be regulated for very bias stories/ information that can come across as offensive or personal to groups of people in society. Free press is an important part of living in a democracy and having the freedom to express political beliefs and opinions.
10) Why is the internet so difficult to regulate?
It's difficult to regulate the internet because the internet has many different aspects that are all easily accessible, meaning that controlling every part of it would be challenging and extensive.
Regulation are rules that are provided to ensure that media organisations and companies operate fairly within the industry. Media industries need to be regulate in order to ensure that they are not being bias or letting off wrong/ extremely controversial information.
2) What is OFCOM responsible for?
OFCOM is the communications regulator in the UK. They are responsible for regulating TV, radio and video-on-demand sectors, fixed-line telecoms (phones), mobiles and postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.
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- This is because I believe that children under 18 are still vulnerable and if they are exposed to specific content which may have a negative impact this could influence them the wrong thing to do. E.g. Extremists Sites.
Section 4: Religion- This is because nowadays society is quite diverse and has become more accepting of different faiths and cultures, so racism in content won't be taken lightly, so this needs to be regulated to ensure viewers that the media is fair and accepting.
Section 8: Privacy- This is because it generally isn't nice to have your private documents invaded and exploited, you could have private documents which may be an asset to you. People would lose trust and faith in the media if this happened and wouldn't watch these broadcasts anymore.
4) Do you agree with OFCOM that Channel 4 was wrong to broadcast 'Wolverine' at 6.55pm on a Sunday evening? Why?
I do not agree with OFCOM that Channel 4 was wrong to broadcast 'Wolverine' at 6:55pm on a Sunday evening because in context of the film it is not that offensive however OFCOM may have responded like this because of the rating of the film therefore going against OFCOM regulations. All regulation rules apply to all media industries and are expected to be followed with no exceptions.
5) List five of the sections in the old Press Complaints Commission's Code of Practice.
- Accuracy
- Opportunity to reply
- Privacy
- Harassment
- Intrusion into grief and shock
6) Why was the Press Complaints Commission criticised?
It was criticised for a "lack of statutory powers" and there was controversy surrounding the regulation of newspapers and what they publish regarding politicians etc.
7) What was the Leveson enquiry and why was it set up?
The Leveson enquiry was an inquiry into the press and the culture, practice and ethics of it. This enquiry resulted in many people being jailed for illegal actions. For example, a private investigator was imprisoned as a result of illegally intercepting phone calls. Phone hacking was a major issue at this time, however, the Leveson enquiry helped to identify those breaking laws.
8) What was the PCC replaced with in 2014?
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 think that press regulation isn't as necessary as other media platforms being regulated because newspapers are based around different political views and should be allowed to express their opinions to an extent. I think that newspapers could be regulated for very bias stories/ information that can come across as offensive or personal to groups of people in society. Free press is an important part of living in a democracy and having the freedom to express political beliefs and opinions.
10) Why is the internet so difficult to regulate?
It's difficult to regulate the internet because the internet has many different aspects that are all easily accessible, meaning that controlling every part of it would be challenging and extensive.
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