Newspapers: Regulation

1) Keith Perch used to edit the Leicester Mercury. How many staff did it have at its peak and where does Perch see the paper in 10 years' time?

He once employed 130 journalists. In ten years time he thinks if its still in print , it will be weekly, extremely expensive, and have a very small circulation.

2) How does Perch view the phone hacking scandal?

He thinks the form of regulation is unacceptable and that actually what people really want to do is "tame" the press

3) What does IPSO stand for and how does it work?

Independent Press Standards Organisation

4) What is Perch's view of newspaper ownership?

Keith does not believe that businesses such as Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation, which owns The Sun, The Times and 39% of Sky, should be forced to sell some of their titles to ensure that no one person or
company can control too much of the media industry and therefore control the agenda.

5) Do you agree with his view that broadcast news should have less regulation so that TV channels can support particular political parties or people?

I believe that the regulation on broadcast news should not be loosened because it is there for the benefit of the public and keeps them from harm . As well as protecting certain individuals.


What are the arguments for and against statutory regulation of the newspaper industry? [20 marks]

Aim to write an answer of around 400-500 words featuring at least three detailed paragraphs. Make sure you cover both sides of the debate. This topic could well be our 20-mark essay at the end of Paper 1, Section B so it's great preparation for the summer exams.









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