Extended Diploma in Public Services
Unit 24: Current & Media Affairs in the Public Services
Welcome to the unit!
The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge of the role of the media in reporting information and how they are regulated.
By the time we finish you'll be able to understand how public services are portrayed in the media and develop skills in reviewing current affairs affecting public services.
Unit Outcomes
1. Know the role of the media in the reporting of information
2. Understand how the media is regulated
3. Understand how the public services are portrayed in the media
4. Be able to review current affairs affecting public services
Police marksman vindicated over shooting Mark Duggan
Mark Duggan shooting: police watchdog clears officers of wrongdoing
Mark Duggan 'was throwing gun away' when shot by police
Good case study for press regulation.
Press regulator to look at Daily Telegraph and HSBC allegations
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/feb/24/press-regulator-daily-telegraph-hsbc-peter-oborne
'Jihadi John' named as Mohammed Emwazi from London
'Jihadi John': Isis fighter named Mohammed Emwazi from west London
'He must be caught alive so he faces justice': Widow of British hostage beheaded by Jihadi John speaks out as killer is finally unmasked - but how DID he slip through the net?
Erol Incedal retrial: Terror suspect 'had Tony Blair's address'
Secret terror retrial: Erol Incedal 'had Tony Blair's address'
Secret trial of terrorism suspect Erol Incedal set to resume
Freedom of the press?
Police gave journalist investigating fraudster a harassment warning
This story could be very useful for forthcoming assignments!
Daily Telegraph provokes fresh outrage over reporting of ‘suicides’ at News UK
Essex police apologises over problems with 30 child abuse investigations
Essex Police under investigation over 'failings' by child abuse unit
Essex Police apologises over 30 child abuse investigations
Sajida al-Rishawi: Jordan says it has executed female militant sought by Isis hours after promising swift revenge for burning alive of pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh
Jordan executes female would-be suicide bomber wanted for release by Isis
Jordan executes Isil prisoners in response to pilot burned alive by jihadists
The Influence of the Press
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZPMEISgfP-IVHmGUb1j4qAiV_2BtOhrIqBDUKBFvbMA/viewform
The Leveson Inquiry
The Leveson Inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the press consisted of
· The relationship between the press and the public and looks at phone-hacking and other potentially illegal behaviour.
· The relationships between the press and police and the extent to which that has operated in the public interest
· The relationship between press and politicians.
· Recommendations for a more effective policy and regulation that supports the integrity and freedom of the press while encouraging the highest ethical standards.