Police Face Calls for Inquiry into Phone Hacking

Police Face Calls for Inquiry into Phone Hacking

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The video discusses the phone hacking scandal involving the News of the World and other newspapers. It highlights ongoing court cases from celebrities who believe their phones were hacked. Investigations by the Metropolitan Police have uncovered evidence, including notebooks and personal details of celebrities. Public figures like Max Clifford and Sienna Miller are taking legal action. The video also explores the widespread nature of phone hacking among tabloid journalists, driven by the pressure to obtain stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the resignation of a government official?

Allegations of phone hacking

Financial scandal

Political disagreement

Health issues

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which newspaper was primarily associated with the phone hacking scandal?

The Guardian

The Times

News of the World

The Daily Mail

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the private investigator involved in the phone hacking scandal?

Kia Starmer

Glenn Mulcaire

Max Clifford

Roy Greenslade

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major factor contributing to the widespread phone hacking among journalists?

High salaries

Pressure to obtain stories

Lack of technology

Government incentives

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to happen as more celebrities become aware of the phone hacking?

They will join the newspapers

They will seek retribution in courts

They will start their own investigations

They will ignore it