SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

Social Science Research

Social Science Research

Introduction

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 discussion on statutory control? focusing on the views of paternalists and their opinions towards press regulation (Kent 1996). Finally? a ...