Main Index

Tentacles of media regulation
This leading article argues that the new statutory bodies being set up to regulate television are an unwelcome imposition on media freedoms

Article No.1:
(26 March 1990)

The right we have wronged
Channel Four's Liz Forgan argues that freedom of expression is at risk from the proliferation of media regulators

Article No.2:
(26 March 1990)

Debate in the balance
ITV's Paul Bonner argues that the "impartiality" amendments to the Broadcasting Bill tabled by Lords Orr-Ewing and Wyatt will set back political debate 30 years

Article No.3:
(9 July1990)

Peer's lead role in 'bias' debate
Guardian media editor Georgina Henry reports on the conflicts of interest shouldered by the deputy chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Authority, Lord Chalfont

Article No.4:
(24 August 1990)

Bias rules 'invite bland TV'
Guardian media editor Georgina Henry reports broadcasters' opinions that the Lords impartiality amendments would lead to bland, insipid, dull, and incoherent journalism

Article No.5:
(27 August 1990)

Peers seek tighter TV 'bias' control
Guardian media editor Georgina Henry reports broadcasters' strong reservations to the impartiality amendments tabled by Right-wing Peers to the Broadcasting Bill

Article No.6:
(28 September 1990)

Giving full voice to freedom of speech
University professor Eric Barendt argues that the Lords' impartiality amendments amount to a monstrous invasion of broadcasters' fundamental freedoms

Article No.7:
(1 October 1990)

New rules unworkable, say broadcasters
Guardian media editor Georgina Henry reports that broadcasters have denounced the new rules governing impartiality as unworkable and shocking

Article No.8:
(2 October 1990)

A code for charlatans
Investigative journalist John Pilger argues that the new impartiality amendments are a gloss of respectability to a Bill that is a political censor's mandate and dream

Article No.9:
(8 October 1990)

From bias free of any kind
In this, the only Guardian article supporting the amendments, Arts minister David Mellor argues that they will ensure that broadcasters reflect a full range of opinions

Article No.10:
(8 October 1990)

The voice of reason
Guardian media editor Georgina Henry profiles the journalist and former Labour MP Lord Wyatt, who, she reports, has for years been battling left-wing bias in the media

Article No.11:
(8 October 1990)

Partial inanity
This leading article argues that the Lords impartiality amendments are an insult to the electorate and provide a lawyers' charter for every disgruntled group in the land

Article No.12:
(9 October 1990)

Peers agree 'impartiality' rule
Guardian media editor Georgina Henry and staff reporter Nikky Knewstub report that the impartiality amendments are finally agreed by the House of Lords

Article No.13:
(23 October 1990)

Labour vow to repeal 'impartiality' clause
Guardian staff reporter Martin Linton reports Labour's claim that the Lords impartiality amendments will result in loonies intimidating broadcasters

Article No.14:
(26 October 1990)

Vague sense of unease
Channel Four's John Willis argues that the new impartiality rules are not definable and could result in a deadening mechanistic interpretation of the law

Article No.15:
(25 January 1993)