I was totally thrilled when I received my one-month Internship Award at The Independent on Sunday.
The award is run by the paper in conjuction with my journalism training centre – noSWeat Journalism Training. It aims to reward the best trainee journalists, in terms of their work in class, general attitude to journalism training, and to the college in particular.
Only two students, including both full/part timers from the 2009 intake, scooped the award.
From my side, I've been to different newsrooms in this country as an intern for long, and I could have even dubbed myself an internship/work experience professional.
But none of them have been an internship/work placement like this before – it's really a recognition of all the hard work and dedication that I've been throwing into my studies, which I should be really proud of!
On top of that, tutors' full support at the college also helped me a lot to grab this opportunity.
In my opinion, the process of training journalists can sometimes be rather painful and difficult.
Just the Teeline Shorthand alone could scare a dozen, never mind the more complicated tasks such as being expected to understand all the local/central government stuff, or remembering the media law aspect when court reporting.
As far as I am concerned, the pass rate of Teeline Shorthand is only 24% nationwide. And of course, it should mean passing 100 words per minute or above, which is an industry standard.
When a student qualifies as a trainee, recognised by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), he or she is expected to complete at least 18 months' on-the-job training in a local newspaper or any publication that offers a junior reporting role.
The trainee is expected to cover all sorts of stories on the job, ranging from local council meetings, residents group gatherings, fundrasing parties, road accidents, magistrates/crown court reporting, to post offices or banks' closure, and any bits and bobs that concern the local community most.
After successfully completing the 18 months, trainee reporters are then entitled to take the National Certificate Exam (NCE) in a bid to be fully-qualified as a senior reporter, which is the final stage of the whole journalist training process.
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Monday, 26 July 2010
Media Law: Court Reporting – 9 July 2009 (part two)
8. Two men are jailed after pleading not guilty to fraud charges. Defence counsel tell the crown Court, after the sentencing that the men will eventually appeal against conviction. In the light of the lawyers' statement. When can a newspaper safely publish a background article which had been prepared for when the trial was over? The answer must illustrate how conclusions are based on the Contempt of Court Act 1981. (15 marks)
Answer:
It is safe to publish the background article after the sentencing because at that point the case ceases to be “active” under the Act.
The case would become “active”again when the appeal is lodged, so nothing should then be published which creates a substantial risk of serious prejudice.
However such an appeal would be heard by the Court of Appeal and the judges there are unlikely to be influenced by pre-appeal media coverage, so there is no risk of it breaching the rule in that respect.
But if a new jury trial is ordered to take place, at that point care must be exercised in what is published to avoid committing contempt/creating a substantial risk of serious prejudice as regards the retrial.
9. A man pleads guilty in a magistrates' court to charge of theft from his employer. There is no departure from the usual court procedure, but at the end of the case, after the man has been fined, his solicitor asks the magistrates to consider asking an order permanently prohibiting the man's identification in newspaper reports of the case. The solicitor says that such publicity would harm his client's chances of finding a alternative employment
Can the magistrates validly make such an order at the end of the case under the Contempt of Court Act? The answer must indicate how conclusions are reached. (10 marks)
Answer:
Under Section 11 order of Contempt Court Act, it states the order is an order whereby the court can extend a courtroom ban on the use of someone's name or other details to prevent publication of that information by the media. Only to be granted:
(1) where necessary; (2) to avoid frustrating or rendering impractical; (3) the administration of justice; (4) not for the comfort and convenience of the defendant; (5) cannot be used unless name and/or address has already been withheld from the public in the case.
Typically the order is used to protect blackmailed victims; protect national security, state secrets by not revealing alleged betrayal's identity; as well as forbidding reports of the case publishing the data or process details.
Therefore, the magistrates cannot validly make such an order at the end of the case.
10. What circumstances could publishing a photograph of a defendant be regarded as being in contempt of court because of a statute? What is the relevant statute?
Name the Act which bans the taking of photographs, or making of sketches, of people involved in court cases when they are inside a courtroom. Does this law apply beyond the actual courtroom? Explain the law's scope, and how court artists comply with it while producing sketches for the media. (25 marks)
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11. A woman pleads guilty in a magistrates' court to stealing good worth £30 from a supermarket. She tells the court that she stole to fed her two hungry children children that day, after her benefit money ran out. She is put on probation for two years.
One local newspaper, in its first available issue, reports this court case fairly and accurately, except that is names the wrong supermarket.
Another weekly paper caries, on the same day, a report of the case which is fair and accurate and gives the same quote and detail but for the fact that it states the value of the stolen goods to have been £300.
Explain the position in defamation law of both newspapers, as regards these particular court reports.
Can either or both be sued successfully for libel?
In your answer, set out what the law requires of reports of court cases, if a media organisation is to enjoy protection from libel actions when publishing such reports. (20 marks)
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13. Sam Nemot, a Member of Parliament, is found guilty at the Crown Court of rape and sentenced to five years' imprisonment. The next day The Daily Oracle publishes a news story reporting the verdict and sentence, and an editorial in which it expresses opinions which include, “Parliament is well rid of this man”.
Mr Nemot's conviction is later quashed by the Court of Appeal and the newspaper reports the next day that court's decision. He then sues that the newspaper over the original news story and the editorial comment.
What is the newspaper's liability, if any, for defamation?
Answer:
The newspaper's original news story is covered by absolute privilege, provided all the defence's requirements are met.
Under the Defamation Act 1996 Absolute Privilege for court copy in all UK courts, inquests, military courts, etc. It gives immunity from libel providing the article is: (1) fair (balanced); (2) accurate (especially charge, names, plea and case continuing) (minor inaccuracies will not defeat the privilege); (3) published contemporaneously (first available edition); and (4) the report is of judicial proceedings (not outbursts or interruptions [if people making them are not involved in the case] or reports not read out in court – so do not publish defamatory outbursts – they ar enot protected. Non-defamatory parts of outbursts may be published); (5) held in public in the UK (or in European Courts of Justice and Human Rights).
Non-contemporaneous court reports get Qualified Privilege.
The editorial comment is covered by fair comment. It applies to comments/opinions only. The defendant must proves: (1) the comment is recognisable as comment; (2) it is based on provably true facts or privileged matter; (3) sufficiently referred/alluded to, indicated or stated in what is published with the comment – usually set out in the article unless already well-known; (4) it is an honestly held opinion (I.e. what the writer genuinely believed); and (5) it was on a matter of public interest (including TV, film or restaurant reviews).
Therefore, as long as comment met the above requirements, it should be safely published.
Irish News used fair comment as the protection to successfully appealed its restaurant review case. The previous award was quashed on appeal.
Answer:
It is safe to publish the background article after the sentencing because at that point the case ceases to be “active” under the Act.
The case would become “active”again when the appeal is lodged, so nothing should then be published which creates a substantial risk of serious prejudice.
However such an appeal would be heard by the Court of Appeal and the judges there are unlikely to be influenced by pre-appeal media coverage, so there is no risk of it breaching the rule in that respect.
But if a new jury trial is ordered to take place, at that point care must be exercised in what is published to avoid committing contempt/creating a substantial risk of serious prejudice as regards the retrial.
9. A man pleads guilty in a magistrates' court to charge of theft from his employer. There is no departure from the usual court procedure, but at the end of the case, after the man has been fined, his solicitor asks the magistrates to consider asking an order permanently prohibiting the man's identification in newspaper reports of the case. The solicitor says that such publicity would harm his client's chances of finding a alternative employment
Can the magistrates validly make such an order at the end of the case under the Contempt of Court Act? The answer must indicate how conclusions are reached. (10 marks)
Answer:
Under Section 11 order of Contempt Court Act, it states the order is an order whereby the court can extend a courtroom ban on the use of someone's name or other details to prevent publication of that information by the media. Only to be granted:
(1) where necessary; (2) to avoid frustrating or rendering impractical; (3) the administration of justice; (4) not for the comfort and convenience of the defendant; (5) cannot be used unless name and/or address has already been withheld from the public in the case.
Typically the order is used to protect blackmailed victims; protect national security, state secrets by not revealing alleged betrayal's identity; as well as forbidding reports of the case publishing the data or process details.
Therefore, the magistrates cannot validly make such an order at the end of the case.
10. What circumstances could publishing a photograph of a defendant be regarded as being in contempt of court because of a statute? What is the relevant statute?
Name the Act which bans the taking of photographs, or making of sketches, of people involved in court cases when they are inside a courtroom. Does this law apply beyond the actual courtroom? Explain the law's scope, and how court artists comply with it while producing sketches for the media. (25 marks)
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11. A woman pleads guilty in a magistrates' court to stealing good worth £30 from a supermarket. She tells the court that she stole to fed her two hungry children children that day, after her benefit money ran out. She is put on probation for two years.
One local newspaper, in its first available issue, reports this court case fairly and accurately, except that is names the wrong supermarket.
Another weekly paper caries, on the same day, a report of the case which is fair and accurate and gives the same quote and detail but for the fact that it states the value of the stolen goods to have been £300.
Explain the position in defamation law of both newspapers, as regards these particular court reports.
Can either or both be sued successfully for libel?
In your answer, set out what the law requires of reports of court cases, if a media organisation is to enjoy protection from libel actions when publishing such reports. (20 marks)
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13. Sam Nemot, a Member of Parliament, is found guilty at the Crown Court of rape and sentenced to five years' imprisonment. The next day The Daily Oracle publishes a news story reporting the verdict and sentence, and an editorial in which it expresses opinions which include, “Parliament is well rid of this man”.
Mr Nemot's conviction is later quashed by the Court of Appeal and the newspaper reports the next day that court's decision. He then sues that the newspaper over the original news story and the editorial comment.
What is the newspaper's liability, if any, for defamation?
Answer:
The newspaper's original news story is covered by absolute privilege, provided all the defence's requirements are met.
Under the Defamation Act 1996 Absolute Privilege for court copy in all UK courts, inquests, military courts, etc. It gives immunity from libel providing the article is: (1) fair (balanced); (2) accurate (especially charge, names, plea and case continuing) (minor inaccuracies will not defeat the privilege); (3) published contemporaneously (first available edition); and (4) the report is of judicial proceedings (not outbursts or interruptions [if people making them are not involved in the case] or reports not read out in court – so do not publish defamatory outbursts – they ar enot protected. Non-defamatory parts of outbursts may be published); (5) held in public in the UK (or in European Courts of Justice and Human Rights).
Non-contemporaneous court reports get Qualified Privilege.
The editorial comment is covered by fair comment. It applies to comments/opinions only. The defendant must proves: (1) the comment is recognisable as comment; (2) it is based on provably true facts or privileged matter; (3) sufficiently referred/alluded to, indicated or stated in what is published with the comment – usually set out in the article unless already well-known; (4) it is an honestly held opinion (I.e. what the writer genuinely believed); and (5) it was on a matter of public interest (including TV, film or restaurant reviews).
Therefore, as long as comment met the above requirements, it should be safely published.
Irish News used fair comment as the protection to successfully appealed its restaurant review case. The previous award was quashed on appeal.
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Media Law: Court Reporting – 9 July 2009 (part one)
1. Match up the following terms and descriptions. If, for example, there was a term numbered 10 and a matching description marked F, the answer should be presented as 10 – F. (10 marks)
Answer:
Burglary: entering a building as a trespasser and stealing or attempting to steal.
Theft: dishonest appropriation or property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
Robbery: stealing by force or threat of force.
Blackmail: making an unwarranted demand with menaces.
Handling: dishonestly receiving goods, knowing or believing them to be stolen.
2. Reports of some court proceedings are restricted by the Magistrates' Court 2980. Do any such restrictions apply when the magistrates: (a) Commit a defendant for sentence at crown court?
Remand a defendant for a week to a await committal proceedings? Hear prosecution evidence begin as they try a defendant summarily on a burglary charge? State your reasons (20 marks)
Answer:
(a) No, report restriction does not apply.
As the Magistrates Court has committed the defendant for sentence at Crown Court, that means summary proceedings has already been held.
However, Magistrates Court Act 1980 does not cover cases being dealt with summarily – trial in Magistrates Court.
(b) Yes, report restriction applies.
As regards a committal hearing, under the section 8 restrictions the media can report: any decision of the magistrates to commit any defendant to Crown court for trial, unless defendant requests restrictions are to be lifted.
(c)No, report restriction does not apply.
Because restrictions do not apply once magistrates have decided to try a triable either-way offences case summarily (trial in Magistrates Court).
3. Should anything be amended in the following court report to comply with:
(a) the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980; or
(b) the Sexual Offences Act?
Explain your conclusions.
A 19-year-old woman has been accused of making a false claim of rape. Wilhelma Wigan, of St Non's Avenue, Downton, is charged with perjury by falsely signing a statement telling police she was raped. Bernard Brussells, prosecuting, told Downton Magistrates that Wigan claimed in the statement that Harry Hemnall raped her at knifepoint after following her from a nightclub. Mr. Hemnall, of Theydon Grove, Bassettford, was arrested and held by police for 17 hours. Two days later Wigan admitted the allegation was false, Mr. Brussells added. The magistrates bailed Wigan and sent her case to Crown Court for trial. (10 marks)
Answer:
The Magistrates' Court Act 1980 Section 8 ten points applies, unless decision is made to try case summarily (trial in Magistrates Court), or the defendant requests report restrictions are to be lifted.
In this case, the Sexual Offences Act 2003 does not apply, because Wigan was not raped by Harry Hemnall, so there is no need to worry revealing Wigan's identity, and she is not entitled to lifelong anonymity.
However, “Mr. Hemnall, of Theydon Grove, Bassettford, was arrested and held by police for 17 hours. Two days later Wigan admitted the allegation was false, Mr. Brussells added.” should be removed, as these details explanation of the case development was not covered by the report restriction.
Other description can be published as covered by report restriction.
4. What power does an adult criminal court have to prevent the media from identifying children or young persons involved in its proceedings? Explain the scope of this power. What is the media's legal position as regards identifying such individuals if this power is not invoked? (15 marks)
Answer:
When children or young persons appears in adult criminal court, their names can be named unless the court impose section 39 order under Children and Young Persons Act 1993, if made reporters cannot publish: (1) name; (2) address; (3) school; (4) photo; or (5) anything else likely to lead to the identification of a child or young person (under 18) involved ion the proceedings (defendant, victim, witness).
If this power is not invoked, then the media can identify these individuals.
5. Under what circumstances may the ban on identifying a child or young person appearing at youth court be lifted? (20 marks)
Answer:
Under these following circumstances the ban Section 49 Children and Young Persons Act 1933 at youth court will be lifted:
(1) by the Magistrates or the Home Secretary, to avoid injustice to the juvenile;
(2) by the youth court by the Director of Public Prosecutions (e.g. by a Crown Prosecution Service lawyer) applying for the lifting under the criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 in order to trace a juvenile at large after appearing in the Youth Court charged with a violent or sexual offence or any offence for which an adult could be jailed for 14 years or more; or
(3) under the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997, the Magistrates may lift the restriction on identifying a convicted juvenile after conviction where they believe it is in the public interest to do so (usually upon application by the media), but before doing so they must allow the prosecution the defence and often the media to make representations.
(4) The restrictions cease to apply once the child or young person turns 18.
(5) Section 49 does not apply to reports of the subsequent Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO) proceedings if ASBO is imposed; Section 49 still applies to reports of the hearing while the application is part-heard and adjourned or if no ASBO is imposed.
6. What is the law on identifying the alleged victim of a sexual assault?
Give two examples of circumstances in which restrictions on identity are not applicable in case of sexual assault. (15 marks)
Answer:
The Sexual Offences 2003 sates: (1) apply automatically to grant anonymity for life to a person who complains they are a victim of a sexual offence listed in the Act – even if they subsequently withdraw their complaint.
(2) From the point of complaint cannot publish anything if it is likely to lead to the identification of the complainant as a victim of such an offence, for example, name, address, photo or identity of school/college/workplace. Jigsaw effect is needed to be aware.
(3) Cannot identify the victim as a victim in any publication in any circumstances (it does not just apply to reports of sex offence proceedings).
(4) Cannot identify the victim in reports of civil proceedings (e.g. a damages claim by rape victim or in reports of Employment Tribunal proceedings.
(5) A “complaint” can be made by someone acting on the person's behalf, and to the police, a rape centre or even to a journalist for example.
Two examples of circumstances in which restrictions on identity are not applicable:
(1) The court is satisfied they impose a substantial and unreasonable restriction on the reporting of the trial and it is in the public interest to lift them;
(2) The accused satisfies the court that it is necessary to lift them to induce witnesses to come forward, and the defence would be substantially prejudiced if they are not lifted or the defendant would suffer substantial injustice;
7. Generally, common law provides for criminal proceedings to be held in public Name two exceptions whereby the press might be excluded from these proceedings involving adult defendants. (10 marks)
Answer:
Burglary: entering a building as a trespasser and stealing or attempting to steal.
Theft: dishonest appropriation or property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
Robbery: stealing by force or threat of force.
Blackmail: making an unwarranted demand with menaces.
Handling: dishonestly receiving goods, knowing or believing them to be stolen.
2. Reports of some court proceedings are restricted by the Magistrates' Court 2980. Do any such restrictions apply when the magistrates: (a) Commit a defendant for sentence at crown court?
Remand a defendant for a week to a await committal proceedings? Hear prosecution evidence begin as they try a defendant summarily on a burglary charge? State your reasons (20 marks)
Answer:
(a) No, report restriction does not apply.
As the Magistrates Court has committed the defendant for sentence at Crown Court, that means summary proceedings has already been held.
However, Magistrates Court Act 1980 does not cover cases being dealt with summarily – trial in Magistrates Court.
(b) Yes, report restriction applies.
As regards a committal hearing, under the section 8 restrictions the media can report: any decision of the magistrates to commit any defendant to Crown court for trial, unless defendant requests restrictions are to be lifted.
(c)No, report restriction does not apply.
Because restrictions do not apply once magistrates have decided to try a triable either-way offences case summarily (trial in Magistrates Court).
3. Should anything be amended in the following court report to comply with:
(a) the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980; or
(b) the Sexual Offences Act?
Explain your conclusions.
A 19-year-old woman has been accused of making a false claim of rape. Wilhelma Wigan, of St Non's Avenue, Downton, is charged with perjury by falsely signing a statement telling police she was raped. Bernard Brussells, prosecuting, told Downton Magistrates that Wigan claimed in the statement that Harry Hemnall raped her at knifepoint after following her from a nightclub. Mr. Hemnall, of Theydon Grove, Bassettford, was arrested and held by police for 17 hours. Two days later Wigan admitted the allegation was false, Mr. Brussells added. The magistrates bailed Wigan and sent her case to Crown Court for trial. (10 marks)
Answer:
The Magistrates' Court Act 1980 Section 8 ten points applies, unless decision is made to try case summarily (trial in Magistrates Court), or the defendant requests report restrictions are to be lifted.
In this case, the Sexual Offences Act 2003 does not apply, because Wigan was not raped by Harry Hemnall, so there is no need to worry revealing Wigan's identity, and she is not entitled to lifelong anonymity.
However, “Mr. Hemnall, of Theydon Grove, Bassettford, was arrested and held by police for 17 hours. Two days later Wigan admitted the allegation was false, Mr. Brussells added.” should be removed, as these details explanation of the case development was not covered by the report restriction.
Other description can be published as covered by report restriction.
4. What power does an adult criminal court have to prevent the media from identifying children or young persons involved in its proceedings? Explain the scope of this power. What is the media's legal position as regards identifying such individuals if this power is not invoked? (15 marks)
Answer:
When children or young persons appears in adult criminal court, their names can be named unless the court impose section 39 order under Children and Young Persons Act 1993, if made reporters cannot publish: (1) name; (2) address; (3) school; (4) photo; or (5) anything else likely to lead to the identification of a child or young person (under 18) involved ion the proceedings (defendant, victim, witness).
If this power is not invoked, then the media can identify these individuals.
5. Under what circumstances may the ban on identifying a child or young person appearing at youth court be lifted? (20 marks)
Answer:
Under these following circumstances the ban Section 49 Children and Young Persons Act 1933 at youth court will be lifted:
(1) by the Magistrates or the Home Secretary, to avoid injustice to the juvenile;
(2) by the youth court by the Director of Public Prosecutions (e.g. by a Crown Prosecution Service lawyer) applying for the lifting under the criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 in order to trace a juvenile at large after appearing in the Youth Court charged with a violent or sexual offence or any offence for which an adult could be jailed for 14 years or more; or
(3) under the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997, the Magistrates may lift the restriction on identifying a convicted juvenile after conviction where they believe it is in the public interest to do so (usually upon application by the media), but before doing so they must allow the prosecution the defence and often the media to make representations.
(4) The restrictions cease to apply once the child or young person turns 18.
(5) Section 49 does not apply to reports of the subsequent Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO) proceedings if ASBO is imposed; Section 49 still applies to reports of the hearing while the application is part-heard and adjourned or if no ASBO is imposed.
6. What is the law on identifying the alleged victim of a sexual assault?
Give two examples of circumstances in which restrictions on identity are not applicable in case of sexual assault. (15 marks)
Answer:
The Sexual Offences 2003 sates: (1) apply automatically to grant anonymity for life to a person who complains they are a victim of a sexual offence listed in the Act – even if they subsequently withdraw their complaint.
(2) From the point of complaint cannot publish anything if it is likely to lead to the identification of the complainant as a victim of such an offence, for example, name, address, photo or identity of school/college/workplace. Jigsaw effect is needed to be aware.
(3) Cannot identify the victim as a victim in any publication in any circumstances (it does not just apply to reports of sex offence proceedings).
(4) Cannot identify the victim in reports of civil proceedings (e.g. a damages claim by rape victim or in reports of Employment Tribunal proceedings.
(5) A “complaint” can be made by someone acting on the person's behalf, and to the police, a rape centre or even to a journalist for example.
Two examples of circumstances in which restrictions on identity are not applicable:
(1) The court is satisfied they impose a substantial and unreasonable restriction on the reporting of the trial and it is in the public interest to lift them;
(2) The accused satisfies the court that it is necessary to lift them to induce witnesses to come forward, and the defence would be substantially prejudiced if they are not lifted or the defendant would suffer substantial injustice;
7. Generally, common law provides for criminal proceedings to be held in public Name two exceptions whereby the press might be excluded from these proceedings involving adult defendants. (10 marks)
Monday, 19 July 2010
Media Law: Court reporting - 8 August 2009 (part one)
1. In what circumstances may an advocate be allowed to treat a person as a hostile witness? What is the effect of being declared a hostile witness? (10 marks)
Answer:
The circumstances is if a witness appears to be refusing to testify or go back on a witness statement given previously.
The effect is the witness may be asked leading questions by the side who called him.
Example of a leading questions.
2. List what restrictions on identification are applicable if a child or young person:
(a) appeals to Crown Court against a youth court's findings of guilt; appeals to Queens' Bench Divisional Court;
(b) appears on indictment at Crown Court;
(c ) appears at an adult magistrates' court jointly charged with an adult? (15 marks)
Answer:
(a) When a child or young person appeals to Crown Court against a youth court's finding of guilt, Section 49 Children and Young Persons Act 1933 applies.
When appeals to Queen's Bench Divisional Court, as it is part of High Court, section 49 applies.
So anonymity automatically applies that forbids reporting: (I)(1) the name; (2) address; (3) school; (4) photograph, or (5) any particulars likely to lead to the identification. (II) of any child or young person (under 18). (III) involved in the case (whether as defendant, victim or witness).
In addition, jigsaw effect need to be aware.
(b) When a child or young person appears on indictment at Crown Court (adult court), the child can be named unless the court makes a Section 39 Order under Child and Young Persons Act 1933.
If made, you cannot publish: (I)(1) name; (2) address; (3) school; (4) photo; or (5) anything else likely to lead to the identification. (II) of a child or young person (under 18); (III) involved in the proceedings (defendant, victim, witness).
(c ) When a child or young person appears at an adult magistrates' court jointly charged with an adult. Section 39 Order still applies, reporting restriction is the same as (b) answer.
3. A youth court convicts a girl aged 16 of stealing from local shops. The prosecution lawyer then asks the court to impose an anti-social behaviour order on the girl because she is a persistent shoplifter. This lawyer argues that the order should ban her from entering any local shop for a year.
(a) Do any restrictions prevent the media from identifying the girl in a report of the theft case? Explain the law.
(b) Can the media identify the girl in a report of the hearing on whether an ASBO should be imposed on her? Explain the law. (30 marks)
Answer:
(a) As a youth court convicts a girl of stealing goods. Under Section 49 Children and Young Persons Act 1933, anonymity automatically applies that forbids reporting: (I)(1) the name; (2) address; (3) school; (4) photograph, or (5) any particulars likely to lead to the identification. (II) of any child or young person (under 18). (III) involved in the case (whether as defendant, victim or witness).
In addition, jigsaw effect need to be aware.
(b) When the ASBO hearing is made in the Youth Court, it is Bolt-On ASBOs. Section 49 Children and Young Persons 1933 still applies to report of the ASBO hearing, so anonymity automatically applies and the media can identify her. All the restriction see (a) answer.
Reporter cannot report details taken from the criminal trail, nor can he report that the juvenile was convicted of the criminal offence. He can merely report that ASBO was made, its terms and against whom.
However, Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 – S49 does not apply to reports of the subsequent ASBO proceedings if ASBO is imposed.
4. If a defendant is found guilty at Crown Court but sentence is postponed what is a newspaper's position in the law of contempt should it wish to publish a background article in connection with the case before sentence is passed? (10 marks)
Answer:
As the sentence is postponed, the proceedings are still active. In this case, newspaper is highly likely to publish a background article which creates a substantial risk of serious prejudice. Such as:
(1)stating that the person arrested is the same person who committed the crime;
(2)Publishing photo, photo-fit or detailed description if identification is in issue and there is going to be an ID parade, or if identification may be an issue at trial – a witness is expected to testify at the trial on such visual identification;
(3)using the word - “murder” it may be manslaughter or an accident;
(4)using detailed witness statements – the witness may feel obliged to stick to the published version of events in court, even if he later realises it was wrong;
(5)previous convictions;
(6)background material/lifesyle; or
(7)anticipating or influencing the verdict.
5. What are the rights to attend the youth court of: -
(a) the public;
(b) the press?
Name the relevant Act of Parliament. (10 marks)
Answer:
Under Children & Young Persons Act 1993 the public cannot generally attend Youth Court.
However, journalists are entitled to attend and report cases there, because section 47 Children and Young Persons Act 1933 states that “bona fide representatives of news gathering or reporting organisation can.”
(6) List details in the following court report which should be deleted to conform to laws in the U.K. The answer must clearly indicate how conclusions are reached.
George William Roberts (42), a plasterer of Ashby Road, Luggtown, has bee remanded on bail by the town's magistrates, charged with voyeurism. The charge says he hid a camera in the bathroom of a 32-year-old ballet teacher.
Bail was conditional on his reporting daily to police and not going to Lake View Road.
Reporting restrictions were not lifted. (15 marks)
Answer:
Because reporting restriction were not lifted, so section 8 Magistrates Court Act ten points applies:
(1) Name, age, occupations, address of the defendant, which the report has given details, are covered by the Court Act; (2) arrangement to bail on adjournment and bail condition, as the reports states, is also covered by the Act; (3) the offences with which the defendant is charged, or a summary of the charge can be reported and the report has given these details.
According to The Sexual Offences Act 2003, (1) from the point of complaint, the newspaper cannot publish anything likely to lead to the identification of the complainant as a victim of such an offence. So anything leads her identification such as name, address, photo or identity of school/college/workplace have to be prohibited.
“The charge says he hid a camera in the bathroom of a 32-year-old ballet teacher” and “not going to Lake View Road” should be deleted because of possibility of revealing her identification.
(2) Restriction applies automatically to grant anonymity for life to a person who complains they are a victim of a sexual offence. So the women enjoys lifelong anonymity.
Answer:
The circumstances is if a witness appears to be refusing to testify or go back on a witness statement given previously.
The effect is the witness may be asked leading questions by the side who called him.
Example of a leading questions.
2. List what restrictions on identification are applicable if a child or young person:
(a) appeals to Crown Court against a youth court's findings of guilt; appeals to Queens' Bench Divisional Court;
(b) appears on indictment at Crown Court;
(c ) appears at an adult magistrates' court jointly charged with an adult? (15 marks)
Answer:
(a) When a child or young person appeals to Crown Court against a youth court's finding of guilt, Section 49 Children and Young Persons Act 1933 applies.
When appeals to Queen's Bench Divisional Court, as it is part of High Court, section 49 applies.
So anonymity automatically applies that forbids reporting: (I)(1) the name; (2) address; (3) school; (4) photograph, or (5) any particulars likely to lead to the identification. (II) of any child or young person (under 18). (III) involved in the case (whether as defendant, victim or witness).
In addition, jigsaw effect need to be aware.
(b) When a child or young person appears on indictment at Crown Court (adult court), the child can be named unless the court makes a Section 39 Order under Child and Young Persons Act 1933.
If made, you cannot publish: (I)(1) name; (2) address; (3) school; (4) photo; or (5) anything else likely to lead to the identification. (II) of a child or young person (under 18); (III) involved in the proceedings (defendant, victim, witness).
(c ) When a child or young person appears at an adult magistrates' court jointly charged with an adult. Section 39 Order still applies, reporting restriction is the same as (b) answer.
3. A youth court convicts a girl aged 16 of stealing from local shops. The prosecution lawyer then asks the court to impose an anti-social behaviour order on the girl because she is a persistent shoplifter. This lawyer argues that the order should ban her from entering any local shop for a year.
(a) Do any restrictions prevent the media from identifying the girl in a report of the theft case? Explain the law.
(b) Can the media identify the girl in a report of the hearing on whether an ASBO should be imposed on her? Explain the law. (30 marks)
Answer:
(a) As a youth court convicts a girl of stealing goods. Under Section 49 Children and Young Persons Act 1933, anonymity automatically applies that forbids reporting: (I)(1) the name; (2) address; (3) school; (4) photograph, or (5) any particulars likely to lead to the identification. (II) of any child or young person (under 18). (III) involved in the case (whether as defendant, victim or witness).
In addition, jigsaw effect need to be aware.
(b) When the ASBO hearing is made in the Youth Court, it is Bolt-On ASBOs. Section 49 Children and Young Persons 1933 still applies to report of the ASBO hearing, so anonymity automatically applies and the media can identify her. All the restriction see (a) answer.
Reporter cannot report details taken from the criminal trail, nor can he report that the juvenile was convicted of the criminal offence. He can merely report that ASBO was made, its terms and against whom.
However, Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 – S49 does not apply to reports of the subsequent ASBO proceedings if ASBO is imposed.
4. If a defendant is found guilty at Crown Court but sentence is postponed what is a newspaper's position in the law of contempt should it wish to publish a background article in connection with the case before sentence is passed? (10 marks)
Answer:
As the sentence is postponed, the proceedings are still active. In this case, newspaper is highly likely to publish a background article which creates a substantial risk of serious prejudice. Such as:
(1)stating that the person arrested is the same person who committed the crime;
(2)Publishing photo, photo-fit or detailed description if identification is in issue and there is going to be an ID parade, or if identification may be an issue at trial – a witness is expected to testify at the trial on such visual identification;
(3)using the word - “murder” it may be manslaughter or an accident;
(4)using detailed witness statements – the witness may feel obliged to stick to the published version of events in court, even if he later realises it was wrong;
(5)previous convictions;
(6)background material/lifesyle; or
(7)anticipating or influencing the verdict.
5. What are the rights to attend the youth court of: -
(a) the public;
(b) the press?
Name the relevant Act of Parliament. (10 marks)
Answer:
Under Children & Young Persons Act 1993 the public cannot generally attend Youth Court.
However, journalists are entitled to attend and report cases there, because section 47 Children and Young Persons Act 1933 states that “bona fide representatives of news gathering or reporting organisation can.”
(6) List details in the following court report which should be deleted to conform to laws in the U.K. The answer must clearly indicate how conclusions are reached.
George William Roberts (42), a plasterer of Ashby Road, Luggtown, has bee remanded on bail by the town's magistrates, charged with voyeurism. The charge says he hid a camera in the bathroom of a 32-year-old ballet teacher.
Bail was conditional on his reporting daily to police and not going to Lake View Road.
Reporting restrictions were not lifted. (15 marks)
Answer:
Because reporting restriction were not lifted, so section 8 Magistrates Court Act ten points applies:
(1) Name, age, occupations, address of the defendant, which the report has given details, are covered by the Court Act; (2) arrangement to bail on adjournment and bail condition, as the reports states, is also covered by the Act; (3) the offences with which the defendant is charged, or a summary of the charge can be reported and the report has given these details.
According to The Sexual Offences Act 2003, (1) from the point of complaint, the newspaper cannot publish anything likely to lead to the identification of the complainant as a victim of such an offence. So anything leads her identification such as name, address, photo or identity of school/college/workplace have to be prohibited.
“The charge says he hid a camera in the bathroom of a 32-year-old ballet teacher” and “not going to Lake View Road” should be deleted because of possibility of revealing her identification.
(2) Restriction applies automatically to grant anonymity for life to a person who complains they are a victim of a sexual offence. So the women enjoys lifelong anonymity.
Thursday, 8 July 2010
News writing - NW (first version)
Question 1:
Middle-aged men will be helped improve their driving skills during a campaign to reduce bike crashes and improve road safety.
RideSafely campaign, organised together with the local police, is launched by Sidston Bikers' Action Group and will offer on-the-road training and advice.
A spokesman for the road safety charity, Brake, said: “We believe that riders would be required to take a refresher course every ten years and the regrettable accidents in the Sidston area are evidence to reinforce that view.
“The Bikers' Action Group is, however, to be congratulated on the action it has taken.”
In Sidston last year, five riders in their late 40s died in road accidents and three months ago a biker in his 50s was killed in wet weather on the country road.
The number of riders aged 40 to 49 who has been killed or badly injured has increased from an annual figure of 709 to 1,382 nationwide in the past decade.
Inspector Tom Staddon, of Sidston Police, said: “Recent European Legislation will require motorcyclists to take an additional test before being allowed to ride a bike of more than 500cc but this may not come into force fully in the UK until 2013.
“That will be too late for some bikers so we are pleased to make officers available to work with Bikers' Action Group.”
These incidents were all tragic examples of the fashion among middle-aged men for buying powerful bikes which they are incapable of riding them.
Inspector Tom said: “Loss of control is the biggest crashes cause for bikes of 500cc or more. It's a tragedy when a man dies because he's out for a thrill on a bike that he doesn't know how to handle properly.
Charles Joy, 48, of 17 Chubb Street, Sidston, said: “It's the acceleration that gives you the buzz. I love it and I don't think I'm a danger on the road but I've seen some who are.”
Question 4:
Head Teacher from the School:
When did the accident happen?
How did it happen?
Who were there when the accident happened?
What are the safety facilities has the school placed so far?
How is the boy at the school?
Who is one to blame for this accident?
How does the school work with the council to protect students' safety?
Where is the boy now? Is he in hospital? How is his condition?
Local Councillor:
What happened to the lollipop lady? Why does the council not replace another one?
Why does the council not act proficiently after receiving complaints?
How does the council normally handle the complaints? What's the procedure? Is there too much bureaucracy? What's the problem here?
What has the council done so far after the incident happened?
What is the council's plan now to improve safety outside/around the school area?
Who should be responsible for the accident?
Police:
When did the accident happen?
How did it happen?
Who were there when the accident happened?
What is the situation now?
What is the development so far about the accident?
Who should be responsible for the accident?
Will there be a trial for the case?
Have you got any ideas of the suspects? Can you name them for me? Will there be any identity parade?
What does the Safer Neighbour team do to help school improve safety in the surrounding area?
Middle-aged men will be helped improve their driving skills during a campaign to reduce bike crashes and improve road safety.
RideSafely campaign, organised together with the local police, is launched by Sidston Bikers' Action Group and will offer on-the-road training and advice.
A spokesman for the road safety charity, Brake, said: “We believe that riders would be required to take a refresher course every ten years and the regrettable accidents in the Sidston area are evidence to reinforce that view.
“The Bikers' Action Group is, however, to be congratulated on the action it has taken.”
In Sidston last year, five riders in their late 40s died in road accidents and three months ago a biker in his 50s was killed in wet weather on the country road.
The number of riders aged 40 to 49 who has been killed or badly injured has increased from an annual figure of 709 to 1,382 nationwide in the past decade.
Inspector Tom Staddon, of Sidston Police, said: “Recent European Legislation will require motorcyclists to take an additional test before being allowed to ride a bike of more than 500cc but this may not come into force fully in the UK until 2013.
“That will be too late for some bikers so we are pleased to make officers available to work with Bikers' Action Group.”
These incidents were all tragic examples of the fashion among middle-aged men for buying powerful bikes which they are incapable of riding them.
Inspector Tom said: “Loss of control is the biggest crashes cause for bikes of 500cc or more. It's a tragedy when a man dies because he's out for a thrill on a bike that he doesn't know how to handle properly.
Charles Joy, 48, of 17 Chubb Street, Sidston, said: “It's the acceleration that gives you the buzz. I love it and I don't think I'm a danger on the road but I've seen some who are.”
Question 4:
Head Teacher from the School:
When did the accident happen?
How did it happen?
Who were there when the accident happened?
What are the safety facilities has the school placed so far?
How is the boy at the school?
Who is one to blame for this accident?
How does the school work with the council to protect students' safety?
Where is the boy now? Is he in hospital? How is his condition?
Local Councillor:
What happened to the lollipop lady? Why does the council not replace another one?
Why does the council not act proficiently after receiving complaints?
How does the council normally handle the complaints? What's the procedure? Is there too much bureaucracy? What's the problem here?
What has the council done so far after the incident happened?
What is the council's plan now to improve safety outside/around the school area?
Who should be responsible for the accident?
Police:
When did the accident happen?
How did it happen?
Who were there when the accident happened?
What is the situation now?
What is the development so far about the accident?
Who should be responsible for the accident?
Will there be a trial for the case?
Have you got any ideas of the suspects? Can you name them for me? Will there be any identity parade?
What does the Safer Neighbour team do to help school improve safety in the surrounding area?
News writing - NW30 (second version)
Section One
Motorists have complained to the Foxbooke council about the hundred potholes on the roads which will endanger their safety.
No fewer than 92 potholes in Buckland estate were counted by volunteers from a local residents group, a survey shows.
Harry Lashmore, chairman of Buckland Estate Residents' Association, said: “We've made various complaints to Foxbrooke Council about the awful condition of the roads on our estate.
“We had loads of parents and drivers volunteering to help us with the survey, which looks as if it might have done its job.”
The survey followed an accident where a 20-year-old motorcyclist was pitched over his bike handlebars when hitting the hole.
Meanwhile a website called potholes.co.uk has been launched by Foxbrooke Action Against Potholes to provide motorists advice about how to make a claim and outline the evidence needed.
Geoffrey Manswith, of Foxbrooke, said in a blog on the website: “I was tavelling with my family in our car along Bridgethrope Road, Foxbrooke, when all of a sudden the car thumped into these two potholes, immediately rendering the vehicle undriveable.
“It's a miracle we didn't crash. If we'd crashed, my wife and two young children could have ended up in hospital, all because of the slack attitude of the council's highways department. I'm definitely putting in both a complaint and a claim.”
The latest statistics shows 12 per cent or 120,000 of all the UK’s one million potholes are not being filled by local councils, which means motorists’ repair bills are now soaring every year.
Simon Beckwith, senior engineer at Foxbrooke Council highways department, said: “The council carries out regular inspection of all the roads under its jurisdiction and we fulfil our obligations under Section 58 of the Highways Act.
“Despite this we recognise that in some situations, especially where heavy traffic is involved, holes can develop very quickly so we are grateful for being told when problems arise.”
(323 words)
Section Four
Club manager:
When did the robbery happen?
How important is the first minute book from 1868 and the trophy for the club?
What items were stolen?
How does the case affect local cricket fans?
Did anyone else at the cricket club know that the book was to be (removed from the
safe) taken out of the club on that day?
How much is the book and trophy valued at?
Where was the trophy snatched/taken from?
What security is in place at the club?
Have you had break-ins recently?
Police:
When did the robbery happen?
Who do you suspect is behind this?
What is the situation now?
What developments have occurred so far?
Local Councillor:
What do you think of the reported theft of the book and trophy from the cricket club?
How does the council help improve safety in the local area?
How does the case affect local cricket fans?
why is this case important for residents or cricket fans?
Club fans:
What does this book and tropy mean to club fans like yourself?
What do you think of the robbery?
Do you have anything that you want to say to the club?
What do you feel now?
The local residents:
Do you know anything about the local cricket club's robbery case?
What did you think about it?
What do you think about the safety around the area?
Do you have anything that you want to say to the club?
How does it affect local people's cricket activities?
Motorists have complained to the Foxbooke council about the hundred potholes on the roads which will endanger their safety.
No fewer than 92 potholes in Buckland estate were counted by volunteers from a local residents group, a survey shows.
Harry Lashmore, chairman of Buckland Estate Residents' Association, said: “We've made various complaints to Foxbrooke Council about the awful condition of the roads on our estate.
“We had loads of parents and drivers volunteering to help us with the survey, which looks as if it might have done its job.”
The survey followed an accident where a 20-year-old motorcyclist was pitched over his bike handlebars when hitting the hole.
Meanwhile a website called potholes.co.uk has been launched by Foxbrooke Action Against Potholes to provide motorists advice about how to make a claim and outline the evidence needed.
Geoffrey Manswith, of Foxbrooke, said in a blog on the website: “I was tavelling with my family in our car along Bridgethrope Road, Foxbrooke, when all of a sudden the car thumped into these two potholes, immediately rendering the vehicle undriveable.
“It's a miracle we didn't crash. If we'd crashed, my wife and two young children could have ended up in hospital, all because of the slack attitude of the council's highways department. I'm definitely putting in both a complaint and a claim.”
The latest statistics shows 12 per cent or 120,000 of all the UK’s one million potholes are not being filled by local councils, which means motorists’ repair bills are now soaring every year.
Simon Beckwith, senior engineer at Foxbrooke Council highways department, said: “The council carries out regular inspection of all the roads under its jurisdiction and we fulfil our obligations under Section 58 of the Highways Act.
“Despite this we recognise that in some situations, especially where heavy traffic is involved, holes can develop very quickly so we are grateful for being told when problems arise.”
(323 words)
Section Four
Club manager:
When did the robbery happen?
How important is the first minute book from 1868 and the trophy for the club?
What items were stolen?
How does the case affect local cricket fans?
Did anyone else at the cricket club know that the book was to be (removed from the
safe) taken out of the club on that day?
How much is the book and trophy valued at?
Where was the trophy snatched/taken from?
What security is in place at the club?
Have you had break-ins recently?
Police:
When did the robbery happen?
Who do you suspect is behind this?
What is the situation now?
What developments have occurred so far?
Local Councillor:
What do you think of the reported theft of the book and trophy from the cricket club?
How does the council help improve safety in the local area?
How does the case affect local cricket fans?
why is this case important for residents or cricket fans?
Club fans:
What does this book and tropy mean to club fans like yourself?
What do you think of the robbery?
Do you have anything that you want to say to the club?
What do you feel now?
The local residents:
Do you know anything about the local cricket club's robbery case?
What did you think about it?
What do you think about the safety around the area?
Do you have anything that you want to say to the club?
How does it affect local people's cricket activities?
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
News writing - NW30 (first version)
Section One
No fewer than 92 potholes regarded as a danger to motorists in Buckland estate were counted by local residents association volunteers, a survey shows.
Numerous motorists living on the estate have already complained to Foxbooke Council, without receiving a satisfactory response.
Harry Lashmore, chairman of Buckland Estate Residents' Association, said: “We've made various complaints to Foxbrooke Council about the awful condition of the roads on our estate.
“We had loads of parents and drivers volunteering to help us with the survey, which looks as if might have done its job.”
The survey followed an accident that a 20-year-old motorcyclist was pitched over his bike handlebars when hitting the hole, it then measured the width and depth of the worst that no less than a cavernous 12cms deep.
A website, www.potholes.co.uk, providing advice about how to make a claim and outlining the evidence needed, is launched by Foxbrooke Action Against Potholes.
The site warned road users to take immediate action of photographing these potholes as they could be repaired before the motorist's claim is settled.
Geoffrey Manswith, of Foxbrooke, said in a blog on the website: “I was tavelling with my family in our car along Bridgethrope Road, Foxbrooke, when all of a sudden the car thumped into these two potholes, immediately rendering the vehicle undriveable.
“It's a miracle we didn't crash. If we'd crashed, my wife and two young children could have ended up in hospital, all because of the slack attitude of the council's highways department. I'm definitely putting in both a complaint and a claim.”
Simon Beckwith, senior engineer at Foxbrooke Council highways department, said: “The council carries out regular inspection of all the roads under its jurisdiction and we fulfil our obligations under Section 58 of the Highways Act.
“Despite this we recognise that in some situations, especially where heavy traffic is involved, holes can develop very quickly so we are grateful for being told when problems arise.”
(323 words)
Section Two
Two officers will receive Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medals on today's ceremony at country headquarters in Woodward Street.
The awards are for their 22 years' exemplary service.
The recipients are Insp Francis Howerd, of the Foxbrooke Traffic section, and Sgt Samuel Johnston, QPM, who is due to retire next year.
In 1998, police constable Johnston was awarded the Queen's Police Medal for his gallantry in disarming a man during a raid on the Elwell village post office.
(79 words)
Section Three
A car parked on Deanwood Drive had been broken on Monday night.
A suitcase containing a thousand Donald McGill saucy seaside postcards had been stolen. A hundred cards have gone.
Altogether they were worth £300.
Anyone with information about the theft should contact police on 02924 799799.
(47 words)
No fewer than 92 potholes regarded as a danger to motorists in Buckland estate were counted by local residents association volunteers, a survey shows.
Numerous motorists living on the estate have already complained to Foxbooke Council, without receiving a satisfactory response.
Harry Lashmore, chairman of Buckland Estate Residents' Association, said: “We've made various complaints to Foxbrooke Council about the awful condition of the roads on our estate.
“We had loads of parents and drivers volunteering to help us with the survey, which looks as if might have done its job.”
The survey followed an accident that a 20-year-old motorcyclist was pitched over his bike handlebars when hitting the hole, it then measured the width and depth of the worst that no less than a cavernous 12cms deep.
A website, www.potholes.co.uk, providing advice about how to make a claim and outlining the evidence needed, is launched by Foxbrooke Action Against Potholes.
The site warned road users to take immediate action of photographing these potholes as they could be repaired before the motorist's claim is settled.
Geoffrey Manswith, of Foxbrooke, said in a blog on the website: “I was tavelling with my family in our car along Bridgethrope Road, Foxbrooke, when all of a sudden the car thumped into these two potholes, immediately rendering the vehicle undriveable.
“It's a miracle we didn't crash. If we'd crashed, my wife and two young children could have ended up in hospital, all because of the slack attitude of the council's highways department. I'm definitely putting in both a complaint and a claim.”
Simon Beckwith, senior engineer at Foxbrooke Council highways department, said: “The council carries out regular inspection of all the roads under its jurisdiction and we fulfil our obligations under Section 58 of the Highways Act.
“Despite this we recognise that in some situations, especially where heavy traffic is involved, holes can develop very quickly so we are grateful for being told when problems arise.”
(323 words)
Section Two
Two officers will receive Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medals on today's ceremony at country headquarters in Woodward Street.
The awards are for their 22 years' exemplary service.
The recipients are Insp Francis Howerd, of the Foxbrooke Traffic section, and Sgt Samuel Johnston, QPM, who is due to retire next year.
In 1998, police constable Johnston was awarded the Queen's Police Medal for his gallantry in disarming a man during a raid on the Elwell village post office.
(79 words)
Section Three
A car parked on Deanwood Drive had been broken on Monday night.
A suitcase containing a thousand Donald McGill saucy seaside postcards had been stolen. A hundred cards have gone.
Altogether they were worth £300.
Anyone with information about the theft should contact police on 02924 799799.
(47 words)
Friday, 22 January 2010
West newtown community assocation (related questions)
Paper One West Newtown Community Association
Question 2:
Varndell’s, an independent drink distribution company, has been named Wholesaler of the Year in its centenary year by Karisbrew UK.
The company, a family-run business, is the major distributor for Karisbrew throughout the region.
The award will recognise the company’s outstanding performance and is a tribute to its employees who have put all their hard work over the past 12 months.
Chairman Sir Rodney Varndell will receive the award at Karlsbrew’s national sales conference at Birmingham next month.
(78 words)
Question 3:
On Monday around 2:30pm a woman shopper in Kirkham’s Supermarket on Ashforth Road, Newtown, had her handbag stolen from her trolley when she selecting items from a shelf.
The bag was in yellow leather with red stripes.
Anyone who witnessed the theft, please contact us on Newtown 331322.
(48 words)
Question 4:
(A)
(I): Executive member of the local airport:
1. Why does the company propose to build a second runway?
2. According to the information I have it says this would allow a 35 per cent increase in landings and take-offs, what do you mean by 35 per cent increase? Could you explain me in details?
3. How much does it cost? Where does this money come from?
4. Who is responsible for the construction? How is the partnership formed with your company?
5. How does your company deal with related environmental issues such as increased noisy?
6. Is there any need to build up this second runway to increase the landings and take-offs?
(II): local residents who live near the airport:
1. Your local airport is going to build up a second runway, what do you think of the proposal?
2. Do you think it will help the people if there is a second runway been built up? Why?
3. Have the airport ever brought any inconvenience to your life so far? If so, in which way? If not, tell me in details how the company tried to reduce pollution or noisy for example.
4. Do you think the government should give permission to the company to build up new construction?
5. Is there any need to build up this second runway to increase the landings and take-offs?
(III). Local councillor who holds portfolio in planning:
1. Will the government pass the second runway proposal from the privately-owned local airport? Why?
2. How does the new construction help people?
3. Where does the funding come from?
4. How does the government regulates private-owned company in terms of reducing pollution and noisy.
5. Is there any need to build up this second runway to increase the landings and take-offs?
(B)
1). Online editorial: Uploading photos and audio clips obtained from my interview.
For example, images could be the airport, also could be a close up of the area that is going to build up the second runway.
In addition, a radio interview with the executive members from the company and the councillor.
Lastly, a Vox Pop contains local residents’ opinions regarding building up a second runway.
2). Video: Filming the airport as well as the area that is going to build up the second runway.
Filming the local residents, local councillor as well as the executive member of the company. These can be uploaded online as video clips.
3). Other digital offering interaction: Allowing readers to comment on this piece of news; in addition, using Facebook, Twitters or other social net-working website to generate public’s opinions.
Question 2:
Varndell’s, an independent drink distribution company, has been named Wholesaler of the Year in its centenary year by Karisbrew UK.
The company, a family-run business, is the major distributor for Karisbrew throughout the region.
The award will recognise the company’s outstanding performance and is a tribute to its employees who have put all their hard work over the past 12 months.
Chairman Sir Rodney Varndell will receive the award at Karlsbrew’s national sales conference at Birmingham next month.
(78 words)
Question 3:
On Monday around 2:30pm a woman shopper in Kirkham’s Supermarket on Ashforth Road, Newtown, had her handbag stolen from her trolley when she selecting items from a shelf.
The bag was in yellow leather with red stripes.
Anyone who witnessed the theft, please contact us on Newtown 331322.
(48 words)
Question 4:
(A)
(I): Executive member of the local airport:
1. Why does the company propose to build a second runway?
2. According to the information I have it says this would allow a 35 per cent increase in landings and take-offs, what do you mean by 35 per cent increase? Could you explain me in details?
3. How much does it cost? Where does this money come from?
4. Who is responsible for the construction? How is the partnership formed with your company?
5. How does your company deal with related environmental issues such as increased noisy?
6. Is there any need to build up this second runway to increase the landings and take-offs?
(II): local residents who live near the airport:
1. Your local airport is going to build up a second runway, what do you think of the proposal?
2. Do you think it will help the people if there is a second runway been built up? Why?
3. Have the airport ever brought any inconvenience to your life so far? If so, in which way? If not, tell me in details how the company tried to reduce pollution or noisy for example.
4. Do you think the government should give permission to the company to build up new construction?
5. Is there any need to build up this second runway to increase the landings and take-offs?
(III). Local councillor who holds portfolio in planning:
1. Will the government pass the second runway proposal from the privately-owned local airport? Why?
2. How does the new construction help people?
3. Where does the funding come from?
4. How does the government regulates private-owned company in terms of reducing pollution and noisy.
5. Is there any need to build up this second runway to increase the landings and take-offs?
(B)
1). Online editorial: Uploading photos and audio clips obtained from my interview.
For example, images could be the airport, also could be a close up of the area that is going to build up the second runway.
In addition, a radio interview with the executive members from the company and the councillor.
Lastly, a Vox Pop contains local residents’ opinions regarding building up a second runway.
2). Video: Filming the airport as well as the area that is going to build up the second runway.
Filming the local residents, local councillor as well as the executive member of the company. These can be uploaded online as video clips.
3). Other digital offering interaction: Allowing readers to comment on this piece of news; in addition, using Facebook, Twitters or other social net-working website to generate public’s opinions.
Thursday, 20 August 2009
It is down to you to throw yourself into your (journalism) studies
An e-mail, carrying enough reasons to cheer me up, is writtern to me by Richard Parsons, a veteran journalist/editor and one of the most respectable newspaper journalists I have ever met in the UK.
Yixiang,
Great news – I’m so pleased for you. It’s a result of hard work and sheer determination on your part.
I know Mr Ward is taking a chance, bearing in mind your acknowledged developing language skills, and now it is down to you to throw yourself into your studies.
I’ve copied this to Andy and Angela, who will be interested to know how you are getting on.
I hope you will stay in touch.
Best wishes
Richard
Yixiang,
Great news – I’m so pleased for you. It’s a result of hard work and sheer determination on your part.
I know Mr Ward is taking a chance, bearing in mind your acknowledged developing language skills, and now it is down to you to throw yourself into your studies.
I’ve copied this to Andy and Angela, who will be interested to know how you are getting on.
I hope you will stay in touch.
Best wishes
Richard
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