EXTENT AND CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH JOURNALISTS SHOULD RESIST GOVERNMENT CONTROL

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Paul Chadwick, The Guardian’s readers’ editor says “Any living constitution, written or unwritten, breathes partly through journalism,” arguing in his article (Oct. 6th 2019) that media disclo... sure of information that authorities would rather keep secret enables the public to better judge the actions of government. To what extent and in what circumstances should journalists resist government control? Discuss with reference to topical examples. Suggested reading/resources: • Paul Chadwick article - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/oct/06/journalism-media-boris-johnson-uk-government-supreme-court-brexitcourt?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other • IPSO Code • Essential public affairs for journalists by James Morrison 2017 – Chapter 1 • History on the British constitution https://www.bl.uk/magna-carta/articles/britains-unwritten-constitution • Holding Power to Account: Accountability in Modern Democracies (Oct 2003) Richard Mulgan • Power Without Responsibility : Press, Broadcasting and the Internet in Britain – Curran and Seaton. Chapter 21 [Show More]

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