NCTJ - Other laws with correct answers 2024

NCTJ - Other lawsReader postings online - correct answer The general principle in statutory law is that if a website operator did not moderate/check a reader's posting before it became visible, the operator will not be liable in law for any illegal material published in it - provided that they had no prior knowledge that the material would be posted, and deleted or disabled public access to it quickly after becoming aware of it. Recording phone calls - correct answer There is not a breach in UK law if a journalist reports a phone call even if the other person talking is unaware the recording. The right to record, film and take photographs - correct answer According to guidance issued by the College of policing reporting or filming from the scene of an incident is part of the media's role and they shouldn't be prevented from doing so. - -- Police have no power or moral responsibility to stop the filming or photographing of incidents or personnel. - Police have no power to seize equipment or delete or confiscate images or footage without a court order once it has been recorded. - Media must respect designated cordoned areas unless they have authorised a media facility within the cordoned area. - The best possible vantage point for media should be considered as long as it doesn't compromise operational needs. The College of policing guidance on public order - communication - correct answer The College's guidance to please includes: - Production of the UK press card should allow the holder release from any area subject to containment unless the holders behaviour is cause for concern. - Police cannot give or deny the media permission to enter private premises - If someone who is distressed or bereaved asks police to intervene to prevent media filming or photographing them officers may pass on their request but they have no power to prevent or restrict media activity. Section 43 of the Terrorism Act 2000 - correct answer A revised code issue to the police under this act makes it clear that: