This chapter examines the legal and ethical responsibilities of broadcast organizations in the UK, particularly in light of a case involving misinformation that affected a young individual. It highlights the rise of anti-immigrant sentiment, fueled by political rhetoric, and recounts violent protests and riots in various towns, including Southport and Sunderland. The narrative underscores the community's response to unrest, the struggle of law enforcement, and the targeting of journalists amidst the chaos.
Disinformation after a knife attack in the UK transformed a local tragedy into nationwide upheaval. The Guardian's Robyn Vinter explains how it got to this point.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Matt Collette and Peter Balonon-Rosen, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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