1) What is regulation and why do media industries need to be regulated?
Systems of regulation are required to provide rules and regulations to ensure that organisations operate fairly. In the media industry there are several regulatory bodies that exist to monitor the way that their industries work - OFCOM – the Office of Communication (for broadcast media like radio and tv), Advertising Standards Authority ( for the advertising industry) and Independent Press Standards Organisation (for newspapers). There is also the Authority for Television On Demand which is used to regulate on demand services.
Media industries need to be regulated to prevent young people from obtaining material that is unsuitable for them. Regulation was also introduced to govern how the video rental market should work.
2) What is OFCOM responsible for?
The OFice of COMunication (OFCOM) is responsible for regulating television, radio, telephone services and some aspects of the internet - tv and radio in particular as they granted licences to TV and Radio stations because it is illegal to broadcast without one.
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?
i think section 8: privacy is one of the most important as everyone has the right to protect their own personal information if they dont wish for it to be shared with other people. i also think that section 1: protecting the under-eighteens is important, specifically regarding younger children, as the media can influence their behaviour and view on real life things in a negative way if they are exposed to it a lot. Lastly, i think that section 4 is one of the most important as it should be respected and it should be ensured that it is not used for violence.
4) Do you agree with OFCOM that Channel 4 was wrong to broadcast 'Wolverine' at 6.55pm on a Sunday evening? Why?
i agree because it was broadcasted at a time when families might sit together and watch tv and the content shown isnt suitable for young children to see, and some parents might not want to expose their children to it. Seeing violence in the film could also impact the way children behave in real life which parents would then have to try and control.
5) List five of the sections in the old Press Complaints Commission's Code of Practice.
- Section 1: Accuracy
- Section 2: Opportunity to Reply
- Section 3: Privacy
- Section 4: Harassment
- Section 5: Intrusion Into Grief and Shock
6) Why was the Press Complaints Commission criticised?
It was criticised as it was found that a newspaper had been found to break the rules, however nothing was done about it due to a lack of statutory power, and little is done to stop this.
7) What was the Leveson enquiry and why was it set up?
It was an inquiry into the culture, practice and ethics of the press and came about as a result of the phone hacking scandal.
8) What was the PCC replaced with in 2014?
It was replaced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). This has been set up by the newspaper industry itself and it’s code of practice it follows the same codes that were administered by the PCC.
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 press regulation in some cases is necessary to ensure that peoples privacy is not invaded. I also think that the news (in the form of newspapers, radio and news channels on tv) should be regulated to ensure that what is being reported is accurate and to make sure that the people dont bend the truth in order to avoid a lot of controversy, hate crimes and violence in society.
10) Why is the internet so difficult to regulate?
It is difficult to regulate the internet because there is so much content that it is almost impossible to monitor, especially in todays modern society when something can be shared so easily by so many people. It is also difficult as some things can be hidden or made to appear less harmful than what it actually is.
4) Do you agree with OFCOM that Channel 4 was wrong to broadcast 'Wolverine' at 6.55pm on a Sunday evening? Why?
i agree because it was broadcasted at a time when families might sit together and watch tv and the content shown isnt suitable for young children to see, and some parents might not want to expose their children to it. Seeing violence in the film could also impact the way children behave in real life which parents would then have to try and control.
5) List five of the sections in the old Press Complaints Commission's Code of Practice.
- Section 1: Accuracy
- Section 2: Opportunity to Reply
- Section 3: Privacy
- Section 4: Harassment
- Section 5: Intrusion Into Grief and Shock
6) Why was the Press Complaints Commission criticised?
It was criticised as it was found that a newspaper had been found to break the rules, however nothing was done about it due to a lack of statutory power, and little is done to stop this.
7) What was the Leveson enquiry and why was it set up?
It was an inquiry into the culture, practice and ethics of the press and came about as a result of the phone hacking scandal.
8) What was the PCC replaced with in 2014?
It was replaced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). This has been set up by the newspaper industry itself and it’s code of practice it follows the same codes that were administered by the PCC.
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 press regulation in some cases is necessary to ensure that peoples privacy is not invaded. I also think that the news (in the form of newspapers, radio and news channels on tv) should be regulated to ensure that what is being reported is accurate and to make sure that the people dont bend the truth in order to avoid a lot of controversy, hate crimes and violence in society.
10) Why is the internet so difficult to regulate?
It is difficult to regulate the internet because there is so much content that it is almost impossible to monitor, especially in todays modern society when something can be shared so easily by so many people. It is also difficult as some things can be hidden or made to appear less harmful than what it actually is.
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