Chapter 3: The right of the media to investigate and report

Question 1

There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the what?

Answer 1

There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the:

1. Role of the media
2. Possible limits on its ability to investigate

Question 2

There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the role of the media and the possible limits on its ability to investigate.
The first case study relates to the way in which newspapers hacked into people’s phones and used the information they found.
The second case study relates to the way the Daily Telegraph exposed what was to be called the MPs’ expenses scandal by printing details of financial claims made by MPs, which were reimbursed from public funds.
What did the first case study lead to?

Answer 2

The first case study led to the police investigating and arresting several:

1. Newspaper reporters
2. Editors
3. Private investigators

Question 3

There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the role of the media and the possible limits on its ability to investigate.
The first case study relates to the way in which newspapers hacked into people’s phones and used the information they found.
The second case study relates to the way the Daily Telegraph exposed what was to be called the MPs’ expenses scandal by printing details of financial claims made by MPs, which were reimbursed from public funds.
What did the second case study lead to?

Answer 3

The 2nd case study led to:

1. Many MPs being retiring at the next election
2. Other MPs being arrested and facing court proceedings

Question 4

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper did what?

Answer 4

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication

Question 5

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following what?

Answer 5

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its:
1. Reporters
2. Editors
had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper

Question 6

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
It led to what?

Answer 6

It led to a former editor being jailed

Question 7

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
It led to a former editor being jailed.
He served what of an 18 month sentence?

Answer 7

The former editor served 5 months of an 18 month sentence

Question 8

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
It led to a former editor being jailed.
At the time the former editor was charged, he was what?

Answer 8

At the time the former editor was charged, he was the Prime Minister’s official spokesperson

Question 9

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
Those who had their phones hacked included who?

Answer 9

Those who had their phones hacked included:

1. Celebrities
2. Politicians
3. Victims of crime

Question 10

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
5 of those who were charged pleaded what before the trial?

Answer 10

5 of those who were charged pleased guilty before the trial

Question 11

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
A private investigator would be paid to do what?

Answer 11

A private investigator would be paid to target the phones of certain people of interest to the newspaper

Question 12

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
A private investigator would be paid to target the phones of certain people of interest to the newspaper.
In one year, the private investigator was paid what for his work?

Answer 12

In one year, the private investigator was paid £100,000 for his work

Question 13

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
These events led to the government doing what?

Answer 13

These events led to the government establishing a public Inquiry presided over by a judge, Lord Hutton

Question 14

In 2011, the 168 year old News of the World newspaper ceased publication, following the allegation that many of its reports and editors had been involved in hacking people’s phones for information that would then provide stories in the newspaper.
These events led to the government establishing a public Inquiry presided over by a judge, Lord Hutton, to do what?

Answer 14

These events led to the government establishing a public Inquiry presided over by a judge, Lord Hutton, to:

1. Investigate the issues surrounding the phone hacking scandal
2. Look at the role of the media and its regulation

Question 15

For a long time, the press had been trying to use the what to find out about MPs’ expenses?

Answer 15

For a long time, the press had been trying to use the Freedom of Information Act to find out about MPs’ expenses

Question 16

For a long time, the press had been trying to use the Freedom of Information Act to find out about MPs’ expenses.
Who was involved?

Answer 16

The Information Commissioner was involved

Question 17

For a long time, the press had been trying to use the Freedom of Information Act to find out about MPs’ expenses.
The Information Commissioner was involved and ordered what?

Answer 17

The Information Commissioner:

1. Was involved
2. Ordered the release of a detailed breakdown of the expenses

Question 18

For a long time, the press had been trying to use the Freedom of Information Act to find out about MPs’ expenses.
The Information Commissioner was involved and ordered the release of a detailed breakdown of the expenses.
What continued to try to get further information?

Answer 18

The campaign by journalists continued to try to get further information

Question 19

For a long time, the press had been trying to use the Freedom of Information Act to find out about MPs’ expenses.
The Information Commissioner was involved and ordered the release of a detailed breakdown of the expenses.
The campaign by journalists continued to try to get further information.
Eventually in 2009, it was announced that there would be what?

Answer 19

Eventually in 2009, it was announced that there would be an inquiry into MPs’ expenses

Question 20

For a long time, the press had been trying to use the Freedom of Information Act to find out about MPs’ expenses.
Eventually in 2009, it was announced that there would be an inquiry into MPs’ expenses, but it would report after the General Election.
What happened, 7 weeks later?

Answer 20

7 weeks later, the Daily Telegraph published the first of a series of details about:
1. MPs’
2. Ministers’
expenses claims it had purchased for £110,000

Question 21

Eventually in 2009, it was announced that there would be an inquiry into MPs’ expenses, but it would report after the General Election.
7 weeks later, the Daily Telegraph published the 1st of a series of details about MPs’ and ministers’ expenses claims it had purchased for £110,000, about second-home expenses.
What did the Daily Telegraph continue doing over several weeks?

Answer 21

The Daily Telegraph continued publishing details about expenses over several weeks

Question 22

Eventually in 2009, it was announced that there would be an inquiry into MPs’ expenses, but it would report after the General Election.
7 weeks later, the Daily Telegraph published the 1st of a series of details about MPs’ and ministers’ expenses claims it had purchased for £110,000, about second-home expenses.
The Daily Telegraph continued publishing details about expenses over several weeks.
What happened, as a result?

Answer 22

As a result:

1. The Speaker of the House of Commons resigned
2. The government promised to bring in new regulations
3. A new law was proposed in the Public Standards Bill to set up an independent body to oversee MPs’ expenses

Question 23

There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the role of the media and the possible limits on its ability to investigate.
The first case study relates to the way in which newspapers did what?

Answer 23

The first case study relates to the way in which newspapers:

1. Hacked into people’s phones
2. Used the information they found

Question 24

There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the role of the media and the possible limits on its ability to investigate.
The first case study relates to the way in which newspapers hacked into people’s phones and used the information they found.
The second case study relates to the way the Daily Telegraph did what?

Answer 24

The second case study relates to the way the Daily Telegraph exposed what was to be called the MPs’ expenses scandal

Question 25

There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the role of the media and the possible limits on its ability to investigate.
The first case study relates to the way in which newspapers hacked into people’s phones and used the information they found.
The second case study relates to the way the Daily Telegraph exposed what was to be called the MPs’ expenses scandal by doing what?

Answer 25

The second case study relates to the way the Daily Telegraph exposed what was to be called the MPs’ expenses scandal by printing details of financial claims made by MPs

Question 26

There are 2 case studies that help our understanding of the role of the media and the possible limits on its ability to investigate.
The first case study relates to the way in which newspapers hacked into people’s phones and used the information they found.
The second case study relates to the way the Daily Telegraph exposed what was to be called the MPs’ expenses scandal by printing details of financial claims made by MPs, which were what?

Answer 26

The second case study relates to the way the Daily Telegraph exposed what was to be called the MPs’ expenses scandal by printing details of financial claims made by MPs, which were reimbursed from public funds

Question 27

For a long time, the press had been trying to use the Freedom of Information Act to find out about MPs’ expenses.
The Information Commissioner was involved and ordered the release of a detailed breakdown of the expenses.
The campaign by journalists continued to try to get further information.
Eventually in 2009, it was announced that there would be an inquiry into MPs’ expenses, but it would report when?

Answer 27

Eventually in 2009, it was announced that there would be an inquiry into MPs’ expenses, but it would report after the General Election

Question 28

For a long time, the press had been trying to use the Freedom of Information Act to find out about MPs’ expenses.
Eventually in 2009, it was announced that there would be an inquiry into MPs’ expenses, but it would report after the General Election.
7 weeks later, the Daily Telegraph published the first of a series of details about MPs’ and ministers’ expenses claims it had purchased for £110,000, about what?

Answer 28

7 weeks later, the Daily Telegraph published the first of a series of details about:
1. MPs’
2. Ministers’
expenses claims it had purchased for £110,000, about second-home expenses