The media doesn't need brendas permission. The press are under pressure to get stories.... I don't see any complaints here Re the McCanns unfair treatment by the press.... The filming of Kate being verbally abused as she ran the gauntlet for her interview with the PJ... Al this abuse against the McCanns has been triggered by unfair media coverage... Amaral given a platform to spread his version of the facts that have no basis in truth. The reason Brenda and others abused the McCanns was because they believed the lies spread by the media
I have a couple of questions for you and Brietta. Brietta quoted twice "Mr Brunt was just doing his job and, by all accounts, scrupulously followed guidelines for handling such stories"
If this was true then I wonder why there was such a furore about the story from the media. There were questions raised about Sky's running of the story.
Sky's response to questions
Sky is confident that proper procedures had been followed. The broadcaster is reviewing in the situtation in the wake of Leyland’s death. Sky News’ guidelines state: “Any grounds for an investigation that involves significant intrusion into any individual’s privacy must be very strong. Before we start out we must be certain that any such intrusion is outweighed by the seriousness of the story and the amount of public good that will be delivered by its publication and/or broadcast.”
The detailed guidelines also say: “People who are the subject of reports should not be treated unfairly. Where wrongdoing is alleged, they should be offered an opportunity to respond.
“Where there may be doubt or uncertainty over a legal issue – in the first instance check with the Head of Home News or Head of International News, as appropriate. Remember: if in doubt, do not proceed, broadcast or publish. Always refer upwards.”[/i]
IMO the parts in italics undermine Sky's decision to broadcast Brenda's face, her house and where she lived.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/oct/06/facebook-sky-news-troll-martin-brunt-brenda-leyland-mccannsBrietta perhaps you could also explain other "such stories" that have merited such a media onslaught.
Davel the media questions when Kate was interviewed by the PJ were whilst she was a suspect. What do you expect from a free press?
Davel do you also know for sure also that "The reason Brenda and others abused the McCanns was because they believed the lies spread by the media". Do you not think they are capable of reading and understanding the police files as you claim you have. All it may be is they have reached a different conclusion to your good self.
If you think otherwise perhaps a cite would do.