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A missed opportunity? The Leveson Inquiry and Media Ownership

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Andrew Defty

The notion of media plurality is widely seen as vital to a healthy democracy. However, since it was established in the 19th century (with the notable exception of the BBC) the mass media in Britain has been concentrated in the … Continue reading →

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Last preserve of the ‘establishment’? Who are the Privy Council?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Andrew Defty

This week the Privy Council will make a decision about the form of press regulation to be introduced following the Leveson Inquiry, but what exactly is this mystical body which is being invoked to solves the nation’s problems? The Privy … Continue reading →

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