Category Archives: LSE Media Policy Project

May 21 2013

Human Rights Law Might not be the Answer: Response to Article 19’s Principles on Copyright

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On 23 April Article 19 published its Principles on Copyright and Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age. Anne Barron of the LSE Department of Law argues that while the Principles translate international human rights norms into useful arguments against … Continue reading

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Mar 11 2013

Ofcom’s plans to promote ‘participation’, but whose and in what?

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The consultation on Ofcom’s Draft Annual Plan 2013/14 ended on Friday 22 February. LSE’s Sonia Livingstone and Peter Lunt of the University of Leicester point out that despite a stated focus on “participation” and the “citizen interest” the plan needs … Continue reading

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Feb 18 2013

Media Policy in 2013: reflections from a policy workshop held at LSE

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In this post, the Media Policy Project @LSE provides a summary of the main points raised in a brainstorming workshop held at the LSE in early February. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss the major media policy issues for … Continue reading

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Feb 1 2013

Benefits of the internet for Musicians and Fans are Under Threat

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Former radio music promoter and LSE Alum Helen Charles warns that some of the digital era’s creative and economic benefits are under threat and could be lost if artists and fans are not attentive and involved in policy debates about … Continue reading

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