News and free speech

Editors: Fowler-Watt, K. and Allan, S.

Pages: 349-367

Publisher: Bournemouth University

Place of Publication: Bournemouth, UK

ISBN: 978-1-910042-01-4

Abstract:

While freedom the press from state censorship is a crucial component of free speech, this essay draws attention to other threats to freedom of speech in contemporary liberal democracies: from corporate interests, from the subtle censorship embedded in journalistic practices such as 'framing', and - more recently and most threateningly - from extremist vigilantes. It offers a case study of an invited UK television appearance by a 'Far Right' politician as a way of examining the complex tensions in journalistic responsibilities to preserve freedom of speech.

https://microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk/cjcr/files/2013/10/JNC-2013-Chapter-21-Richards.pdf

Source: Manual