Britain is abuzz this week with the Leveson Inquiry, which is questioning media mogul Rupert Murdoch, exploring allegations that Murdoch’s companies allowed phone hacking to gain insider information about celebrities, royalty, and ordinary citizens. Yesterday, the first day of questioning, Murdoch claimed he knew little about the hackings and agreed with the suggestion that underlings probably didn’t inform him because he might have stopped the practice. Questioning also revealed the depth of links between the Murdock family and certain members of the British government. We’ll hear much about the Leveson Inquiry this week in the media as witnesses, which include news reporters, company officials, police, and politicians, are called upon.
What is the “Leveson Inquiry”?
Last July, Prime Minister David Cameron called for an independent, two-part inquiry into journalistic ethics and appointed Lord Justice Leveson as Chairman of the Inquiry. The Inquiries Act 2005 grants the Prime Minster authority to form this inquiry, and it allows for the summoning and questioning of witnesses.
The Leveson Inquiry’s task is to examine the culture, practices, and ethics of the press and to recommend more effective policies and regulations that maintain freedom of the press while encouraging highest ethical standards.
How you can follow the inquiry
* Anglophiles wanting to follow the intrigue can listen to the hearings live HERE
(Video streaming expected to be Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m GMT., excluding lunch break between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.)
* Anglophiles can also expect to hear Brits voicing their opinions about the hearings on talk radio LBC (London’s Biggest Conversation). Listen HERE
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UPDATE 6:00 p.m. ET -- Guardian Tweet: "Rupert Murdoch denies getting preferential treatment from politicians"
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Go to BRIT RADIO
Go to BRIT NEWSPAPERS
Go to HOMEPAGE
What is the “Leveson Inquiry”?
Last July, Prime Minister David Cameron called for an independent, two-part inquiry into journalistic ethics and appointed Lord Justice Leveson as Chairman of the Inquiry. The Inquiries Act 2005 grants the Prime Minster authority to form this inquiry, and it allows for the summoning and questioning of witnesses.
The Leveson Inquiry’s task is to examine the culture, practices, and ethics of the press and to recommend more effective policies and regulations that maintain freedom of the press while encouraging highest ethical standards.
How you can follow the inquiry
* Anglophiles wanting to follow the intrigue can listen to the hearings live HERE
(Video streaming expected to be Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m GMT., excluding lunch break between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.)
* Anglophiles can also expect to hear Brits voicing their opinions about the hearings on talk radio LBC (London’s Biggest Conversation). Listen HERE
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UPDATE 6:00 p.m. ET -- Guardian Tweet: "Rupert Murdoch denies getting preferential treatment from politicians"
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Go to BRIT RADIO
Go to BRIT NEWSPAPERS
Go to HOMEPAGE
