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Originally Posted by Hugh
Strange - the Guardian seems to think that investigating one alleged criminal act (interception of communications) is a good thing, and investigating another (obtaining confidential information from a Police Officer) is attacking Press freedom.
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This is the problem..How to protect the freedom of the press to do investigative journalism whilst protecting the privacy of individuals..
The answer IMHO is a neutral body to oversee the press but with actual real teeth and powers to enforce the rules which should be clear and not subject to interpretation..