The question is= Explain the legal and ethical considerations a journalist must consider in the Uk when reporting on someone involved in
criminal proceedings from arrest to trial. Assess how a balance can be struck between protecting the right to a
fair trial and a journalist’s right to report matters of public interest in the Uk whilst using case studies.
Make sure to address all components such as
Explain the legal considerations you must consider when reporting on someone involved in criminal proceedings
Explain the ethical considerations
Assess the view that restrictions unreasonably impinge on a journalists right to report matters of public interest
And include all key elements such as
Discussion and outline of key legislation which impose restrictions on
reporting arrest and trial – eg Contempt of Court Act, Crime and
Disorder Act, other reporting restrictions and open justice, privacy rights
Discussion of ethical considerations. What do ethical codes say about reporting crime?
A discussion of how the right to a fair trial and the protection of the
justice system is weighed against the right to report matters of public
interest
And to follow the marking criteria as follows
Evaluation and analysis – structure of argument, analysis, understanding of key concepts. Use of appropriate case studies:
Sophisticated evaluation and analysis putting forward persuasive argument making very good use literature with Excellent use of case studies to illustrate argument and demonstrating an excellent understanding of key concepts.
Please include at least 3 case studies when writing this essay and if possible include a bibliography, thank you.
