Investigating the Investigators – BAFTA Event

Investigating the Investigators – Ethical Dilemmas in TV Journalism

Monday 5th Dec.

In the wake of the phone hacking scandal and as the Leveson Inquiry is launched, the culture, practices and ethics of the press have never been so boldly in the spotlight. Although the focus of recent revelations has been on newspapers, what does this all mean for broadcasters and programme makers? Can we sit back with our feet up reading our trusty copy of the Ofcom Code while tut-tutting at the tabloids being hauled over the coals by the select committee?

BAFTA’s host, Krishnan Guru-Murthy (C4 News), will drip feed the panel with hypothetical scenarios (which may or may not assist them), and with access to a programme lawyer who can offer advice, our panel of experienced commissioners, investigative journalists and producers will be tasked with making some tough decisions in a race to get a programme to air, whilst having their editorial and ethical judgements questioned at every turn.

The panel includes:
- Jules Stenson, former Features Editor, News of the World
- Siobhan Sinnerton, Commissioning Editor, News & Current Affairs, Channel 4
- Steve Boulton, Executive Producer, Steve Boulton Productions
- Karen Edwards, Executive Producer, October Films
- Theo Dorizac, Lawyer, Channel 4
- Richard Sanders, Freelance Producer/Director

This event is produced in partnership with Channel 4′s legal and compliance team.

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