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Press freedom gives journalists the right to present stories to the public that are in the public interest. What is the public interest and why is it so important?
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ALAN RODEN NEWS AND JOURNALISM IN THE UK ROB MELVILLE MARCH 2004 PRESS FREEDOM GIVES JOURNALISTS THE RIGHT TO PRESENT STORIES TO THE PUBLIC THAT ARE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. WHAT IS THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT? ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF PRESS REGULATION AND CONTROL. Problems over media coverage often hinge on the "public interest." This is tied to the freedom of the press and the "duty" of reporters and journalists to inform the public about what is in their interest to know. However, the excuse of public interest is often used to justify stories that have no direct relevance and only serve to satisfy public curiosity and boost circulation or viewing figures. The history of the free press is also linked to the history of press regulation. More recently this has become an argument between the merits or otherwise of self-regulation, and public interest is so important because...
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