In recent years, there have been efforts to rein in the media, particularly in the United Kingdom, often in response to needlessly intrusive or even illegal conduct by journalists. While it is true that we must hold the press to account and insist on the highest ethical standards, strict press regulation inevitably benefits the most powerful in society. It is to the despot’s advantage that his critics are muzzled. Even leaders with good intentions are prone to corruption when shielded from public scrutiny.
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