Tag Archives: Rebekah Brooks

Understanding Rupert Murdoch and the establishment

Posted on February 16, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

What is lost in the furore around Rupert Murdoch is that he is not part of the British Establishment.[1] Despite the fact that he is an elite, he is not part of the establishment. His news organisation has a large … Continue reading →

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Beyond Contempt: Does Money Buy Justice?

Posted on August 21, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

Peter Jukes has written an important book. The book is important because of what it reveals about UK politics, media, and justice. The case connects these areas. Too often people hear “important book” and immediately think that it is boring. … Continue reading →

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Four questions Robert Jay failed to ask Rebekah Brooks and why they matter

Posted on June 6, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

The sessions with Rebekah Brooks proved interesting, but less exciting than the previous sessions with Rupert Murdoch. In large part, the sessions with Brooks and Coulson proved relatively less exciting because they are both facing criminal prosecution.  As a result, … Continue reading →

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Leveson: Blair provides a political master class

Posted on May 28, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

What was striking about Blair’s testimony before Leveson today was his ability to be friends with all parts of the media. In this role, he was showing his skill as a politician. In time, like any leader he will reach … Continue reading →

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