Sponsored and run by the School of Media, Film and Music (University of Sussex), this event will bring together academics, lawyers and industry experts to discuss the inquiry that has shaken the British (and international) journalism industry, and which was launched in thewake of the News of The World phone-hacking scandal.
This symposium will address two key issues: 
- The role of regulation in fostering journalism in the public interest.
- The contribution of academia/professional education to journalism in the public interest.
Confirmed speakers at this exciting event include:
- Matthew Ryder QC (Matrix Chambers).
- Prof Brian Cathcart (Kingston University and Hacked Off campaign)
- Anthony Zacharzewski (The Democratic Society)
- Prof Julian Petley (Brunel University)
- Marcus Ryder (Investigations BBC Scotland)
- Diane Kemp (Birmingham City University)
The event will be chaired by Monika Metykova, Lecturer in Media, Communications and Journalism Studies (University of Sussex).
Registration for the event is free. There is, however, a limited number of places available so to avoid disappointment please register by emailing Aristea Fotopoulou at A.Fotopoulou@sussex.ac.uk
The event will be chaired by Monika Metykova, Lecturer in Media, Communications and Journalism Studies (University of Sussex).
Programme
2pm Welcome
2pm – 3:30pm Panel 1: The role of regulation in fostering journalism in the public interest.
Speakers:
- Prof Brian Cathcart (Kingston University and Hacked Off campaign)
- Matthew Ryder QC (Matrix Chambers)
- Anthony Zacharzewski (The Democratic Society)
3:30pm – 4pm Coffee and tea
4pm – 5:30pm Panel 2: The contribution of academia/professional education to journalism in the public interest.
Speakers:
- Diane Kemp (Birmingham City University)
- Prof Julian Petley (Brunel University)
- Marcus Ryder (Investigations BBC Scotland and University of Sussex)
5:30pm Conclusion
For more details about the location of the library, please see here.
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You can contact Aristea Fotopoulou for further information: A.Fotopoulou@sussex.ac.uk
