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Plus ça change plus c’est la même chose: Discrimination and the Editors’ Code

Posted on January 12, 2021 by MediaWise Admin

By Mike Jempson. The Editors’ Code, by which the vast majority of UK publications agree to abide, has made few alterations to its clause on Discrimination since the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) was set up in 1991. Pressure groups persuaded … Continue reading →

Posted in Code of conduct, IPSO, Refugees and asylum seekers, Regulation

What happens when people are denied a voice?

Posted on June 24, 2019 by MediaWise Admin

By Mike Jempson. Taking part in two Europe-wide projects about challenging hate-speech directed against migrants and refugees brought to mind conversations with a Portuguese colleague some years ago, which led to a booklet about bringing more diverse voices into the … Continue reading →

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PCC Confidential?

Posted on November 21, 2005 by MediaWise Admin

21 November 2005 – When senior politicians clamour for the resignation of a public figure, it is tempting to rush to the defence of the belaboured individual. But it is also important to examine the facts. The wails of protest … Continue reading →

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Press freedom in Europe means welcoming exiled journalists, says MediaWise Report

Posted on October 31, 2005 by MediaWise Admin

31 October 2005 – The media, press freedom organisations, refugee groups and governments across Europe could do more to protect journalists who flee persecution, says a new report from the media ethics charity MediaWise. Exiled Journalists in Europe, edited by … Continue reading →

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Bristol launch for UK Exiled Journalists Network

Posted on October 3, 2005 by MediaWise Admin

3 October 2005 – More than 35 journalists from 20 countries will gather in Bristol over the weekend 7-9 October to launch the Exiled Journalists Network (EJN) – a self-help group devoted to press freedom and assisting journalists who flee … Continue reading →

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Defusing tension by getting things right

Posted on July 29, 2005 by MediaWise Admin

29 July 2005 – Shortly before the bombers dumped their rucksacks on tube trains and buses in London on Thursday 21 July, the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, announced the first Local Press Awards for good practice in coverage of … Continue reading →

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Mayday! Mayday! Refugees and the Media

Posted on February 23, 2004 by MediaWise Admin

23 February 2004 – Should journalists be taking, raising or reducing the temperature of public debate over issues such as asylum and immigration? Why have some national newspaper journalists called on the PCC to challenge their management’s editorial line twice … Continue reading →

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