Media Standards Trust

Pew Center survey that finds Americans increasingly critical and disenchanted with mainstream news organisations. People who use the internet as their main source of news are particularly critical of...

Source: Pew Center for Press & People, Pew Centre for People & Press

August 2007

Keywords: news, trust, bias, inaccuracy, US

Detailed analysis of two weeks of BBC news output, focusing on coverage of the EU, particularly Britain's place in Europe and the activities of EU institutions. Compares BBC coverage to other news out...

Source: BBC, BBC

Jan-05

Keywords: BBC, EU, impartiality, accuracy, accessibility

A report examining criticisms of the BBC's EU coverage - that it is too Europhile, is seen too much through the Westminster prism, and fails to increase public understanding of EU. Submissions taken f...

Source: BBC, BBC

Jan-05

Keywords: BBC, EU, impartiality, accuracy, accessibility

Qualitative research carried out by MORI on behalf of the BBC about perceptions of reporting on the EU. Three core areas of reseach: impartiality, perceived quality, and accessibility. Found knowledge...

Source: BBC, BBC

Nov-04

Keywords: BBC, EU, impartiality, accuracy, perceptions

Content analysis of the coverage of 6 disasters (from February 2003 to October 2005) by 64 different news outlets in 9 countries (mainly European, US & Australian). Key findings: 'western self-interes...

Source: CARMA, CARMA International

Jan-06

Keywords: western media, ethics, accuracy, disasters, PR

This research examines how the Welsh local media have covered issues concerned refugees and asylum seekers. Finds that though the media report the issues with less hyperbole than the national press, t...

Source: Cardiff School of Journalism, Cardiff School of Journalism

2001

Keywords: asylum seekers, wales, accuracy, fairness, sensationalism

Substantial report about media coverage of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK from Cardiff University. Cites numerous examples of inaccurate and misleading reporting and inflammatory language and h...

Source: Cardiff School of Journalism, Cardiff School of Journalism

2003

Keywords: asylum seekers, wales, accuracy, fairness, sensationalism

Monitoring London's press coverage of refugees and asylum seekers: an analysis of press reporting Jan - Feb 05

Source: ICAR, The Information Centre about Asylum and Refugees in the UK

Jun-06

Keywords: asylum seekers, refugees, London, accuracy, balance, discrimination, community

Based on three, one-day participative forums, this ITC report examines the importance of regulation in a multimedia world; setting a framework for content restriction; editorial integrity, fairness, i...

Source: ITC, Andrea Millwood Hargrave (ed.)

Nov-03

Keywords: regulation, standards, broadcasting, integrity, impartiality, fairness, accuracy, public view

Recommendations from MediaWise to DCMS committee regarding press intrusions to privacy. Include: establish human rights commission, consult journalists and public on code of practice, media ombudsman,...

Source: MediaWise, Media Wise

Feb-03

Keywords: privacy, complaints, corrections, accuracy, compensation, ombudsman, regulation, human rights

Source: MediaWise, Media Wise

Jun-05

Keywords: Refugees, Asylum seekers, representation, fairness, accuracy