CLEAN : Steven Barnett interview on the Sun

The transcript discusses the role of a senior member of the Sun's editorial staff, focusing on allegations of unauthorized payments to public officials. It highlights differing journalistic views on the legality of such payments and introduces Operation Elveden, which investigates illegal payments for non-public interest information. The legal implications and potential defenses based on public interest are also explored.

What is the role of the deputy editor in the context of the payments mentioned?

How do some journalists justify the practice of paying for information?

What distinguishes the Elveden inquiry from other investigations mentioned?

What are the implications of paying public officials for information according to the text?

What conditions might allow for a defense against the illegality of paying public officials?