Individual Research Paper: Finding the Balance in Policing New Media Technologies: 'Statutory Control VS Self-Regulation'

Asking whether or not it's time for self-regulation to take a step back and statutory control to be implemented in the British press. To answer this question a study of the history of press regulation will be undertaken, followed by an examination of what self-regulated controls are in place today. Expert opinions supporting self-regulation will be introduced, along with the libertarian's theory of press regulation and freedom of speech. This will be followed by a …

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