Regulations are in place for a reason! That reason being to keep us journalists on the right tracks in terms of morality and behaviour when it comes to stories, sourcing the stories and clearly outlining what is seen as justified. These regulations deal with ethics and an overall respect and understanding of privacy and where to draw the line.
Regulatory bodies:
The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) governs print and other magazine publications.
- If someone has a problem with something thats been published in a news paper or a magazine then these guys are the people that handle it.
- The BBC have their own set of regulations and guidelines but they still have to follow the rules outlined by Ofcom because otherwise they could get themselves in to some serious trouble.
The Office of Communications (Ofcom) governs broadcast journalism.
- Ofcom holds a great deal of power and it can force public apologies, implement large fines and revoke a publication's broadcasting license. That means you have to follow the rules no matter what, no getting away with anything with these guys.
In general terms codes of practice focus on these areas:
- Protecting youths and children
- Fair treatment
- Ethical behaviour
- Respecting Privacy
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