Tag Archives: Brian Leveson

How the free press threatens the UK’s media and political establishment

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

As we await the Leveson report, expected later this year, the debate over press regulation has intensified.  The allegations that have emerged after the Jimmy Savile investigations, Tom Watson’s question in Parliament, the resignation of the Director General of the … Continue reading →

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Jay, Leveson, our modern day version of a Socratic dialogue

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

I have been enjoying the Leveson inquiry despite its depressing revelations. For many, what is of interest is seeing the powerful being brought to account.  For others, it is a chance to see the issues raised by phone hacking addressed.  … Continue reading →

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