I think that we will arrive at that situation only if we enforce the code of conduct and if journalists and employers know where they stand and that, if they breach the code, journalists can stand up and be protected in law if they refuse to practise the sort of journalism we have seen recently. The Leveson inquiry should consider anti-trade union legislation, which has been used to undermine employees' rights at places such as News International when unions have tried to protect members who have simply stood up for quality and ethical journalism.
Public Confidence in the Media and Police
Proceeding contribution from
John McDonnell
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 20 July 2011.
It occurred during Debate on Public Confidence in the Media and Police.
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