im thinking some kind of goverment group, were they look at the papers before there published.
2007-08-23 01:52:52 · 12 answers · asked by surfer_ade_uk 2 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
There is. It's called a "D Notice". It's rarely used and when it is the story has a security angle.
The Police can also ask that newspapers withhold stories. If there had been a kidnapping, for example, the criminals might have told the relatives of the victim not to contact the police. If the news of the kidnapping appeared in the press then the criminals would know that the police were on their trail.
2007-08-23 02:04:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope! Freedom of the Press - there are a number of options that can be taken after a story is published (i.e if you are rich then sue the crap out of them), but aside from that, much of the weight is based on repute, and the few guidelines that do exist.
2007-08-23 02:02:07 · answer #2 · answered by sicoll007 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree that there should be any kind of censorship on items that affects the country & our protection. I do feel that news stories that could interfer with the views of the public should be censored until there is 100% fact to back the theory/conspiracy.
2007-08-23 05:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by Tabbyfur aka patchy puss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may not directly control what goes into the paper but they do minitor it. Look up Clarence Mitchell - PR for the McCanns. Take a look at his job!!
Big Brother is here!
2007-08-23 05:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would be censorship, not having something like the system you propose is a privilege people fought for for a long time.
2007-08-23 09:06:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a problem with newspapers, if the story has political overtones, and involves people who may not get their proper
say, if their say happens to rock the boat too much
2007-08-23 08:37:29 · answer #6 · answered by trucker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They already do.
The Newspaper Owners who have Political leanings have editors who act on their behalf.
2007-08-23 02:01:17 · answer #7 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah just what we need - a government agency censoring stories. Do me a favour!
2007-08-23 02:00:36 · answer #8 · answered by Noodle 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ever heard of Freedom of Speech, et?. FFS! we've got enough of a nanny state as it is without this sh*t!
2007-08-23 13:11:05 · answer #9 · answered by M'SMA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Freedom of the press and all that boring stuff.
2007-08-23 02:36:27 · answer #10 · answered by Huh? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋