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The Media Show

Transgender

Jan 16, 2013
Columnists Julie Burchill and Toby Young discuss the backlash over a controversial column about transgender individuals. The podcast explores the role of columnists, free speech, and the challenges faced by editors in handling instant reactions on social media. The debate also touches on press self-regulation and the need for a new regulatory body in the industry.
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  • Lord Hunt proposes a self-regulatory press regulator with powers to investigate and impose fines.
  • Debate on free speech versus hate speech sparked by Julie Burchill's controversial remarks on transgender individuals.

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Lord Hunt's Proposal for Press Regulation

Lord Hunt proposes the creation of a new self-regulatory press regulator based on legally enforceable commercial contracts. This body aims to oversee and regulate the press and other news publishers, introducing a code of conduct, powers to investigate press misbehavior, impose fines up to a million pounds, and audit compliance with codes.

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