Weekly Media News Story: 8

Leveson Inquiry Report

Guardian breakdown of Leveson Report: 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/interactive/2012/nov/29/leveson-inquiry-report-speed-read

The Full Original Report: 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/interactive/2012/nov/29/leveson-report-volume-one

• Lord Justice Leveson's reveals a report on the 'culture, practices and ethics of the press' of his findings on the scandal

• Its a 1,987 page report on his findings in his 17 month inquiry

• His report covers:  the press regulation, phone hacking, press culture, victims, Rupert Murdoch, Jeremy Hunt, Politicians and the press, police and the press, media ownership and the internet

•   He claims that. "that the internet is a game changer and that therefore the old laws no longer apply,"

• He believes, 'The perception that the relationship between senior staff at the Met and News International had grown too close' but he does praise the police for their ongoing support within the enquiry

• Treading carefully, Leveson suggests that the lack of statutory regulation is partly to blame for the fact that

“politicians’ interests would find themselves highly aligned with Mr Murdoch’s”

• He draws attention to Murdoch’s ability to demand “face to face” meetings, such as that in 1981 with Margaret Thatcher, which led to his takeover of the Times.

Opinion

I believe this inquiry is a huge breakthrough to solve the constant problems occurring within this scandal. This report reveals many issues in the media, government and powerful which should be addressed.