Figures in a new poll reveal that there is overwhelming public support for action to confront the unaccountable power of media proprietors in the UK. 74 per cent believe that, in order to own a UK newspaper, radio station or TV channel, companies should be based in the UK and pay full UK tax while 61 per cent are in favour of compulsory rules (such as independent editorial … [Read more...]
Hacking Trial: Lessons from the ‘Media Trial of the Century’
As the verdicts are returned, Granville Williams reflects on what has been described as ‘the media trial of the century’. After eight months of sensational revelations during the phone-hacking trial we have at least three devastating insights into the operations of the UK arm of a global media group, but also the revelations highlight broader policy concerns about what to do … [Read more...]