Labour MP Sir Keir Starmer calls for new law governing journalists' public interest defence
Journalists who use unlawful means such as phone hacking and bribery of public officials in their investigations should be better defended at court, according to a former director of public prosecutions (DPP).
Sir Keir Starmer QC, who now serves as a Labour MP, is pushing for reporters acting in the public interest to have greater protections under the law.
Speaking to the Times in light of the conclusion of Operation Elveden – which saw mass acquittals throughout – Starmer stated that the current law “is not clear and accessible enough” and changes will need to be made to help in the Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
