Wednesday 28 November 2012

Leveson Inquiry : MPs dont want a press reglation law ???

    Copy of the News of the World
More than 80 MPs and peers have urged the man carrying out an inquiry not to recommend a press regulation law
  • Lord Justice Leveson is due to publish his report on Thursday.
  • Lord Justice Leveson was asked to produce a list of recommendations for a more effective policy and regime for the press, which would preserve its independence while encouraging higher professional standards
  • Earlier this month, 42 Conservative MPs and peers wrote to the Guardian arguing in favour of some form of law underpinning for press regulation
  • Politicians, led by former Labour home secretary David Blunkett and Conservative MP Conor Burns, argue in: "As parliamentarians, we believe in free speech and are opposed to the imposition of any form of statutory control even if it is dressed up as underpinning."

Overview :
It is seen that more liberal and Labour MP's are agains any sort of law or restriction on the press in comparision to Conservative MP's. The result will be given on Thursday which potentially could have a huge effect on on news, press and the media in general.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20517798

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