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

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

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10th Grade - University

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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.

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What was the reaction of the Browns to the information made public by the Sun?

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What is the difference between phone hacking and blagging as mentioned in the text?

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What changes in press ethics and regulation does the speaker hope to see?

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What does the speaker imply about the current system of self-regulation in the press?

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How does the speaker suggest journalists should be empowered in the new regulatory system?

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