Tag Archives: News of the World phone hacking affair

Thoughts on Leveson:what is not in the press?

Posted on December 22, 2011 by lawrence serewicz

One thing that has struck me about the Leveson enquiry is how it has stayed away from discussing what is not published.  At the moment, we are focused on the various methods the press did, or did not, use to … Continue reading →

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A modest defence of regulators: the case of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Posted on December 6, 2011 by lawrence serewicz

Since the phone hacking scandal began, the ICO has been under pressure over the handling of related investigations. In particular, he has faced criticism over the handling of Operation Motorman.  Since the Levenson enquiry began, the criticisms have increased.  The … Continue reading →

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Phone hacking: Political corruption at the heart of the regime

Posted on September 26, 2011 by lawrence serewicz

What does the phone hacking scandal mean for the political regime and the role of privacy? From the perspective of political philosophy, the scandal raises the unspoken fear of political corruption at the heart of the regime. Political corruption occurs … Continue reading →

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