21-02-2023, 10:00 AM
(20-02-2023, 11:43 PM)Humphrey Hacker Wrote:(20-02-2023, 09:31 PM)Stooky Bill Wrote: Theres a big difference between co-operating with a media outlet when there's a missing person you're asking for help to find and asking for privacy once they are found.
Giving consent for one doesn't automatically give consent forever.
Yes I see a lot of focus on this in the next few days.
OFCOM may have something to say about it down the line but it is noticeable how much of the tabloid press have reported the family statement without including that line because of course they have a history of such behaviour themselves, so they're not going to make a big deal out of it - especially as it's not the BBC that has been called out. Although no doubt the BBC will end up getting the blame.
If it is just one journalist of questionable reputation at Sky News who crossed the line you'd expect them to be disciplined for it. If they're lucky they'll get punished with three months paid leave.