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Trinity Mirror damages, WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell, the BBC's Lyse Doucet on reporting religion

The Media Show

CHAPTER

The Cost of Invasion: Massive Damages for Phone Hacking Victims

The chapter delves into the High Court judge's characterization of phone hacking at the mirror group as systemic, leading to substantial record damages for prominent targets like Sadie Frost and Paul Gascoigne. Legal experts and industry professionals discuss the rationale behind the hefty compensations, questioning the disparity in awards for privacy violations compared to other harms. The episode also explores the broader implications of the widespread phone hacking practices on journalism ethics and the potential chilling effect on investigative reporting.

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