15 February 2013 – A free (and pluralist) press is one of the key guarantors of open democracy. An all-powerful press that holds politicians in its thrall is inimical to both freedom and democracy. Post-Leveson it would seem that key … Continue reading
Guidelines for Journalists and an Annex, overseen by the Council for Mass Media in Finland, and operative from 1 January 2011. Freedom of speech is the foundation of a democratic society. Good journalistic practice is based on the public’s right … Continue reading
8 January 2013 – Well, well, well… Who would have thought it? It’s back to the bad old days as 2013 kicks off with some gentle back-slapping from the Press Complaints Commission. In their annual ‘self-satisfaction’ survey, the PCC claim … Continue reading
3 December 2012 – Having worked with complainants for some 20 years and pressed for a tougher and more independent system of regulation, it would be churlish of The MediaWise Trust not to welcome the general thrust of Lord Justice Leveson’s Report. … Continue reading
This guidebook – produced by the MediaAcT project – presents best-practice examples in the field of innovative, web-based media accountability from across Europe. Its aim is to provide media managers with a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use overview over the various formats which … Continue reading
7 November 2012 – It was inevitable that the bullyboys of the newspaper industry would campaign under a spurious banner of press freedom against any attempt by Lord Justice Leveson or politicians to clip their wings. It is a pity … Continue reading