The Media and Information Literacy · The Legislative Process

A Free Press and Democracy

Evaluating the importance of investigative journalism and the ethics of media ownership.

Key Questions

  1. 1What rights are in tension when the press investigates the private lives of public figures?
  2. 2Who should decide the limits of media regulation?
  3. 3Is a free press possible if a few individuals own most media outlets?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Citizenship - The Role of the MediaGCSE: Citizenship - Freedom of Expression
Year: Year 10
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: The Media and Information Literacy
Period: The Legislative Process

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