David Cameron Interviw on Press Regulation

David Cameron Interviw on Press Regulation

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The video discusses the importance of having a strong regulator to protect victims and defend press freedom without imposing a press law. It highlights the acceptance of a royal charter as a solution, avoiding statutory underpinning while ensuring politicians cannot interfere. The speaker addresses concerns from newspapers and clarifies that the arrangement is designed to keep press regulation out of Parliament.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main objectives the speaker wanted to achieve?

A strong regulator and a press law

A strong regulator and press freedom

Press freedom and statutory underpinning

A royal charter and press law

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe a royal charter is important?

It is a form of statutory underpinning

It allows politicians to control the press

It avoids the need for a press law

It imposes restrictions on the press

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's response to concerns about statutory underpinning?

It allows politicians to make changes

It is a necessary part of the arrangement

It is the newspapers' royal charter

It is not statutory underpinning but a safeguard

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker say about the role of Parliament in the arrangement?

The press law will be enforced by Parliament

Parliament will have full control

The arrangement is kept out of Parliament

Parliament will dictate the press's actions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the clause mentioned by the speaker?

To establish a press law

To prevent political interference

To ensure press freedom is limited

To allow future political changes