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Eu Orders British Press Not To Reveal When Terrorists Are Muslims
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/// Blaming the press, ECRI Chair Christian Ahlund, said: “It is no coincidence that racist violence is on the rise in the UK at the same time as we see worrying examples of intolerance and hate speech in the newspapers, online and even among politicians.” ///
Blimey, has he not yet noticed the rise of racial violence etc, more so in other European countries?
But then it would seem that our press have already been 'got at' when they are reluctant to call it a terrorist attack, with no ISIS involvement, just putting the blame on the mental health of the individual.
/// Blaming the press, ECRI Chair Christian Ahlund, said: “It is no coincidence that racist violence is on the rise in the UK at the same time as we see worrying examples of intolerance and hate speech in the newspapers, online and even among politicians.” ///
Blimey, has he not yet noticed the rise of racial violence etc, more so in other European countries?
But then it would seem that our press have already been 'got at' when they are reluctant to call it a terrorist attack, with no ISIS involvement, just putting the blame on the mental health of the individual.
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/// Is there a link to the 83 page report anywhere? ///
I don't know if this is the report, but it makes interesting reading.
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Page 22... of this report:
ECRI regrets that a way has not been found to establish an independent press
regulator and that, as a result, certain tabloids continue to publish offensive
material.
ECRI urges the media to take stock of the
importance of responsible reporting, not only to avoid perpetuating prejudice and biased information, but also to avoid harm to targeted persons or vulnerable groups. ECRI considers that, in light of the fact that Muslims are increasingly under the spotlight as a result of recent ISIS related terrorist acts around the world, fuelling prejudice against Muslims shows a reckless disregard, not only for the dignity of the great majority of Muslims in the United Kingdom but also for their safety.
In this context, it draws attention to a recent study by Teeside University suggesting that where the media stress the Muslim background of perpetrators of terrorist acts, and devote significant coverage to it, the violent backlash against Muslims is likely to be greater than in cases where the perpetrators motivation is downplayed or rejected in favour of alternative explanations.
ECRI strongly recommends that the authorities find a way to establish an independent press regulator according to the recommendations set out in the Leveson Report. It recommends more rigorous training for journalists to ensure better compliance with ethical standards. It further recommends the authorities to sign and ratify the Additional protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime.
As regards ethical standards, the Editors Code of Practice provides that the press “must avoid prejudicial or pejorative reference to an individual’s race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or to any physical or mental illness or
disability”
/// Is there a link to the 83 page report anywhere? ///
I don't know if this is the report, but it makes interesting reading.
https:/
Page 22... of this report:
ECRI regrets that a way has not been found to establish an independent press
regulator and that, as a result, certain tabloids continue to publish offensive
material.
ECRI urges the media to take stock of the
importance of responsible reporting, not only to avoid perpetuating prejudice and biased information, but also to avoid harm to targeted persons or vulnerable groups. ECRI considers that, in light of the fact that Muslims are increasingly under the spotlight as a result of recent ISIS related terrorist acts around the world, fuelling prejudice against Muslims shows a reckless disregard, not only for the dignity of the great majority of Muslims in the United Kingdom but also for their safety.
In this context, it draws attention to a recent study by Teeside University suggesting that where the media stress the Muslim background of perpetrators of terrorist acts, and devote significant coverage to it, the violent backlash against Muslims is likely to be greater than in cases where the perpetrators motivation is downplayed or rejected in favour of alternative explanations.
ECRI strongly recommends that the authorities find a way to establish an independent press regulator according to the recommendations set out in the Leveson Report. It recommends more rigorous training for journalists to ensure better compliance with ethical standards. It further recommends the authorities to sign and ratify the Additional protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime.
As regards ethical standards, the Editors Code of Practice provides that the press “must avoid prejudicial or pejorative reference to an individual’s race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or to any physical or mental illness or
disability”
AOG - //But then it would seem that our press have already been 'got at' when they are reluctant to call it a terrorist attack, with no ISIS involvement, just putting the blame on the mental health of the individual. //
Maybe we read different media, but the papers I read only advise on the mental condition of a perpetrator, if it is relevant to their actions.
Your post reads as though the press hush up a terrorist's religion, and pop in his mental health status instead, as though the two are mutually exclusive, and the second can be used as an excuse instead of the first.
I do not believe that this is the way terrorism is reported in our media.
Maybe we read different media, but the papers I read only advise on the mental condition of a perpetrator, if it is relevant to their actions.
Your post reads as though the press hush up a terrorist's religion, and pop in his mental health status instead, as though the two are mutually exclusive, and the second can be used as an excuse instead of the first.
I do not believe that this is the way terrorism is reported in our media.
//Maybe we read different media, but the papers I read only advise on the mental condition of a perpetrator, if it is relevant to their actions.//
The headline reporting the stabbing of an American tourist in London very shortly after the incident described the attacker as ‘Norwegian’. It transpired that he was, in fact, Somalian and had lived in Norway only briefly. It was claimed the attack had been triggered by mental health issues, even though between the time of the attack and the release of media reports, insufficient time had passed to make an assessment. His name was withheld and as far as I’m aware it has never been released. I don’t recall reading what became of him. Hmmmm.....
The headline reporting the stabbing of an American tourist in London very shortly after the incident described the attacker as ‘Norwegian’. It transpired that he was, in fact, Somalian and had lived in Norway only briefly. It was claimed the attack had been triggered by mental health issues, even though between the time of the attack and the release of media reports, insufficient time had passed to make an assessment. His name was withheld and as far as I’m aware it has never been released. I don’t recall reading what became of him. Hmmmm.....
//His name was withheld and as far as I’m aware it has never been released. I don’t recall reading what became of him. Hmmmm..... //
he appeared at the old bailey on 9th august, at which hearing he was named, and this was reported in the guardian. his trial has been set for february next year.
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he appeared at the old bailey on 9th august, at which hearing he was named, and this was reported in the guardian. his trial has been set for february next year.
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Naomi,
That is not how the Daily Telegraph reported it. The Somalian conne tion was in the headine. The attack was not a terrorism attack, and no terrorism prosecution has followed.
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That is not how the Daily Telegraph reported it. The Somalian conne tion was in the headine. The attack was not a terrorism attack, and no terrorism prosecution has followed.
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