By Justin Schlosberg The political furore surrounding the late night-deal over press regulation announced this week would have The Thick Of It writers licking their lips. The nub of the controversy concerns a disagreement over an agreement - whether or not the deal really does give statutory underpinning to the new press regulator, and hence, which party leader walks away … [Read more...]
Case closed? Putting the media, police and justice under the spotlight
What became clear as Alastair Morgan spoke was the intimate role of the media in what has been a comprehensive failure of accountability at multiple levels and across institutions. It is now well established that after the murder, the News of the World developed close links with Southern Investigations – the company co-founded by Daniel Morgan and left to his partner Jonathan … [Read more...]
Media, Police and Justice – public meeting next Tuesday 17th July
This seminar will focus on the media's intimate role both as a root cause of failure in the justice system, as well as a potential remedy. As the focus of the Leveson Inquiry shifts towards looking at potential solutions, it is critical that a spotlight remains on urgent cases of unresolved corruption and recommendations ensure that lessons are duly learned. In association with … [Read more...]