The Government is working with the Newspaper Society and the Society of Editors to help make sure new legislation does not have an impact on press freedom.
Newspaper Society director David Newell agreed a framework with the then Home Secretary Jack Straw for a proposed ‘media audit’ and the issue has been taken up by Culture, Media & Sport Secretary Tessa Jowell.
There have been several past examples of legislation that have affected journalism, on which the Newspaper Society has made representations. And a large range of Government departments responsible for that legislation.
Steps that might prevent media reporting difficulties could include:
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