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Prime Minister Cameron on Leveson Inquiry Report
2012-11-29T18:16:59-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/bb1/309685-m.jpgBritish Prime Minister David Cameron reacted to Lord Justice Brian Leveson’s final report into the culture, practices, and ethics of the British press. The report followed a year-long investigation after revelations of telephone hacking and other illegal behavior surfaced at Rupert Murdoch’s News International. Prime Minister Cameron said that he agreed with most of Lord Justice Leveson’s recommendations, but not with proposals for new laws on grounds of “principles and practicality.” He said new laws were not necessary. He responded to questions from members of the House of Commons.British Prime Minister David Cameron reacted to Lord Justice Brian Leveson’s final report into the culture, practices, and ethics of the British press. The report… read more
Prime Minister Cameron on Leveson Inquiry Report British Prime Minister David Cameron reacted to Lord Justice Brian Leveson’s final report into the culture, practices, and ethics of the British press. The report followed a year-long investigation after revelations of telephone hacking and other illegal behavior surfaced at Rupert Murdoch’s News International. Prime Minister Cameron said that he agreed with most of Lord Justice Leveson’s recommendations, but not with proposals for new laws on grounds of “principles and practicality.” He said new laws were not necessary. He responded to questions from members of the House of Commons. close
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