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News Debates

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The Media Standards Trust holds regular live debates to raise awareness about standards in news.

These address critical questions facing the news media – the relationship between the media and public life, the boundaries between news and private life, the relationship between journalism and public relations, and so on.

Ongoing event series

The Trust recently launched 'Why Journalism Matters' - a new series of talks on the purpose and value of journalism, and the multitude of changes and challenges the news media currently faces. Speakers include Lionel Barber of the Financial Times and Alan Rusbridger of the Guardian.

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Past events

In 2008, the Trust organised various debates discussing discussing issues of journalistic standards and integrity in light of recent events and developments. Panellists included leading media figures, academics and journalists, such as Iain Dale and Roy Greenslade.

Video recordings of some of our debates are available on our YouTube Channel.

In 2007, we ran a series of online debates, discussing issues of journalistic standards and integrity in light of recent events and developments.

Forthcoming Events

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Recent Events

Why Journalism Matters - Alan Rusbridger

Date & Time: Wednesday July 22 2009 7pm
Location: British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace
Organiser: Media Standards Trust

Alan Rusbridger, editor of the Guardian, spoke on the theme of 'Why Journalism Matters' in the second talk of the series.

Why Journalism Matters - Lionel Barber

Date & Time: Wednesday July 15 2009 7pm
Location: British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace
Organiser: Media Standards Trust

Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times, spoke on the theme 'Why Journalism Matters' in the first talk of this series.

The Orwell Prize 2009 Launch Debate: Is journalism failing failing states?

Date & Time: Wednesday October 22 2008 6.30pm for 7pm
Location: The Frontline Club | London | W2 1QJ
Organiser: The Orwell Prize - Media Standards Trust, Political Quarterly, the Orwell Trust
Contact name: Gavin Freeguard
Contact phone:020 7608 8105
Contact email:gavin.freeguard@mediastandardstrust.org

The Orwell Prize is delighted to announce that submissions for the Orwell Prize 2009 will open on 22nd October 2008. To mark the occasion, we will be holding a launch debate around the question, ‘Is journalism failing failing states?’

The panel will comprise of Lord (Paddy) Ashdown (former Lib Dem leader, diplomat); Peter Beaumont (Journalism Prize Winner 2007, The Observer); David Loyn (BBC Developing World Correspondent, shortlisted for the Book Prize 2006); and Michela Wrong (New Statesman, shortlisted for the Book Prize 2006). The debate will be chaired by Jean Seaton, Director of the Orwell Prize, who will also announce the judges for the coming Prize.

For more details - including how you can get involved in the debate online - follow the link above.

Keywords: orwell, ashdown, beaumont, loyn, wrong, prize, journalism

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