CLEAN: Hacking, blagging will trigger UK press 'sea change': expert

The transcript discusses a scandal involving illegal information acquisition, known as blagging, affecting Sarah Brown and others. It highlights the spread of this issue across News International's publications, including The Sun and The Sunday Times. The need for a change in press ethics and regulation is emphasized, advocating for a system that empowers journalists to report illegal activities anonymously.

What illegal practice is highlighted in the first section that caused distress to the Browns?

• Phone hacking

• Surveillance

• Blagging

• Wiretapping

Which Murdoch titles were affected by the scandal discussed in the second section?

• The Independent and The Observer

• The Sun and The Sunday Times

• The Guardian and The Times

• The Daily Mail and The Telegraph

What is the main focus of the second section regarding the press?

• Increasing profits

• Improving technology

• Expanding global reach

• Changing press ethics and culture

What does the final section suggest is necessary for journalists?

• Higher salaries

• More training

• Power to report illegal activities anonymously

• Better working conditions

What is the proposed solution to the current ineffective system of press regulation?

• Public voting on press matters

• A new regulatory system

• Stricter government control

• Self-regulation by media companies