In March 2003, there was a proposal before Parliament to grant the media  ‘watchdog’ Of com more power over editorial content in the communications industry (such as over the BBC). How, in your...

 ‘watchdog’ Of com more power over editorial content in the communications industry (such as over the BBC). How, in your opinion, does this submission fit with the industry’s self-regulation, as already seen in the PCC? Discuss. The public interest test is a useful journalistic tool and may be a form of defence . In recognition of this fact and in line with the PCC Code of Practice, can a journalist or an editor make an editorial judgement and go ahead with printing a story that he or she regards as ‘newsworthy’? Discuss your reasons.