Wednesday, August 04, 2004 2:08 PM
In late June, the BBC put out new editorial standards. The BBC wants to prevent another “unfounded report” like the one last May from reporter Andrew Gilligan.
On live radio, Gilligan suggested that British officials knew the claim that Iraq could use WMDS within 45 minutes was weak. Gilligan relied on an off-the-record conversation with scientist David Kelly, who later commited suicide.
The BBC’s new standards make editors, reporters, anchors, and producers more accountable. They call for limited use of anonymous sources; better note-taking; better preparation for anchors; and editorial lawyers in the newsroom.
Join us as our panelists consider: Will the changes work? Are they fair? And how will they influence newsgathering throughout the industry –especially on breaking stories?
PANELISTS:
Joe Ames, Special Projects Editor, Orange County Register
Jens Koepke, Media Attorney, Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland, Los Angeles and Media Law professor at Cal State University – Northridge
Patt Morrison, Columnist, Los Angeles Times/Frequent Host, KPCC’s “Airtalk
James Tuck, Afternoon Producer, KNX 1070/Former Producer, BBC
David Willis, West Coast Correspondent, BBC TV and Radio
Moderator: Anthea Raymond
WHEN: August 4, 2004
6:30 pm: Conversation, drinks
7:30 – 9:00: Panel
WHERE: LA Press Club Seminar Room
6464 Sunset Boulevard, 8th floor
COST: Press club members $5, non-members $20, members who join that evening free. Drinks and snacks included.
RSVP: to info@lapressclub.org or call 323-469-8180.
Co-sponsored by PR Newswire
Report in full at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/policies/neil_report.shtml
