NJ
Why are they at the desk tonight? Is it permanent or just due to the American College shooting?
RH
richard h
Why are they at the desk tonight? Is it permanent or just due to the American College shooting?
I wasent going to post here again but Anna said it was a software problem which meant Andrew and Kevin's mics could not be heard properly and that's why they relocated to the desk after showing a vt which was meant to be the last item in the press preview
NJ
I wasent going to post here again but Anna said it was a software problem which meant Andrew and Kevin's mics could not be heard properly and that's why they relocated to the desk after showing a vt which was meant to be the last item in the press preview
Ah I see. Thank you!
Why are they at the desk tonight? Is it permanent or just due to the American College shooting?
I wasent going to post here again but Anna said it was a software problem which meant Andrew and Kevin's mics could not be heard properly and that's why they relocated to the desk after showing a vt which was meant to be the last item in the press preview
Ah I see. Thank you!
TH
I actually quite liked it being presented from the desk, especially at that angle. Great to see the newswall and the lovely graphics that it uses sometimes. Shame we don't see that more often.
http://tvnewsroom.co.uk/news/sky-news-press-preview-relocates-43355/
I actually quite liked it being presented from the desk, especially at that angle. Great to see the newswall and the lovely graphics that it uses sometimes. Shame we don't see that more often.
FO
Sky News has this afternoon admitted hacking the emails of 'canoe man' John Darwin, but has claimed it was done so in the public interest - regardless if that is a reasonable claim or not, this story will have reputational damage for Sky News.
Full statement from John Ryley,
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/apr/05/sky-news-email-hacking-statement?intcmp=239
Gerrard Tubb is, according to The Guardian, the journalist who accessed the emails.
They weren't exactly hiding it either, in this article Tubb writes that they 'discovered the emails',
http://news.sky.com/home/uk-news/article/15048345
Full statement from John Ryley,
Quote:
"Sky News is committed to the highest editorial standards. Like other news organisations, we are acutely aware of the tensions that can arise between the law and responsible investigative journalism.
On two occasions, we have authorised a journalist to access the email of individuals suspected of criminal activity. In the 2008 case of Ann Darwin, Sky News met with Cleveland Police and provided them with emails offering new information relevant to Mrs Darwin's defence. Material provided by Sky News was used in the successful prosecution and the police made clear after the trial that this information was pivotal to the case.
We stand by these actions as editorially justified and in the public interest. We do not take such decisions lightly or frequently. They require finely balanced judgement based on individual circumstances and must always be subjected to the proper editorial controls. In a separate investigation, a Sky News journalist bought an Uzi machine gun in 2004 to highlight the easy availability of illegal weapons in the UK.
On another occasion, our reporter penetrated airside security at Heathrow in 2003 to highlight failings in the system. These investigations serve the public interest and are a legitimate part of responsible journalism.
Separate to the actions described above, as part of our ongoing commitment to acting responsibly and in light of the current, heightened interest in editorial practices, Sky commissioned both an external review of email records at Sky News and an internal audit of payment records. While the email review is nearing its conclusion, no grounds for concern have been found. If evidence of impropriety was found, we would investigate immediately. We believe these pro-active steps, undertaken at our own initiative, form part of the good governance procedures to be expected of a responsible news organisation.
At all times, Sky News remains focused on maintaining its high standards and delivering an outstanding service."
On two occasions, we have authorised a journalist to access the email of individuals suspected of criminal activity. In the 2008 case of Ann Darwin, Sky News met with Cleveland Police and provided them with emails offering new information relevant to Mrs Darwin's defence. Material provided by Sky News was used in the successful prosecution and the police made clear after the trial that this information was pivotal to the case.
We stand by these actions as editorially justified and in the public interest. We do not take such decisions lightly or frequently. They require finely balanced judgement based on individual circumstances and must always be subjected to the proper editorial controls. In a separate investigation, a Sky News journalist bought an Uzi machine gun in 2004 to highlight the easy availability of illegal weapons in the UK.
On another occasion, our reporter penetrated airside security at Heathrow in 2003 to highlight failings in the system. These investigations serve the public interest and are a legitimate part of responsible journalism.
Separate to the actions described above, as part of our ongoing commitment to acting responsibly and in light of the current, heightened interest in editorial practices, Sky commissioned both an external review of email records at Sky News and an internal audit of payment records. While the email review is nearing its conclusion, no grounds for concern have been found. If evidence of impropriety was found, we would investigate immediately. We believe these pro-active steps, undertaken at our own initiative, form part of the good governance procedures to be expected of a responsible news organisation.
At all times, Sky News remains focused on maintaining its high standards and delivering an outstanding service."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/apr/05/sky-news-email-hacking-statement?intcmp=239
Gerrard Tubb is, according to The Guardian, the journalist who accessed the emails.
They weren't exactly hiding it either, in this article Tubb writes that they 'discovered the emails',
http://news.sky.com/home/uk-news/article/15048345
Last edited by fodg09 on 5 April 2012 1:15pm - 3 times in total
JP
Oh dear.
The key line in the Guardian story for me is this,
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/apr/05/sky-news-hacking-emails-canoe-man
It strikes me as bizarre that Cole could think that this was a story worth breaking the law for. His position at the channel is surely under threat now.
Equally the suggestion that Tubb has previously hacked other email accounts,
The whole issue of 'how widespread was this?' that emerged at The News of the Word now risks hampering Sky News.
BBC NC boss had this to say on Twitter,
https://twitter.com/#!/kevinbakhurst
Sky News has this afternoon admitted hacking the emails of 'canoe man' John Darwin, but has claimed it was done so in the public interest - regardless if that is a reasonable claim or not, this story will have reputational damage for Sky News.
Oh dear.
The key line in the Guardian story for me is this,
Quote:
Both instances of hacking were approved by Simon Cole, the managing editor of Sky News.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/apr/05/sky-news-hacking-emails-canoe-man
It strikes me as bizarre that Cole could think that this was a story worth breaking the law for. His position at the channel is surely under threat now.
Equally the suggestion that Tubb has previously hacked other email accounts,
Quote:
The same reporter accessed the email accounts of a suspected paedophile and his wife in an investigation that did not lead to any material being published or broadcast, according to a statement sent to the Guardian by Sky
The whole issue of 'how widespread was this?' that emerged at The News of the Word now risks hampering Sky News.
BBC NC boss had this to say on Twitter,
Quote:
On the SkyNews hacking - doesn't the rationale amount to - if we suspect you of breaking the law, you're fair game to be hacked?
https://twitter.com/#!/kevinbakhurst
FO
Unsurprisingly looks like Simon Cole is on his way out,
https://twitter.com/#!/James_Macintyre
I wonder will Jeremy Darroch and the BSkyB board will feel the need to change the whole management - particularly if this blows up in the coming days.
Quote:
Exclusive: Simon Cole, who authorised email hacking at Sky News, is leaving the company in coming weeks, senior Sky sources say. --
Quote:
--Guardian says he is still "managing editor" and just "on leave" but sources say he hasn't done that job since late last year.--
https://twitter.com/#!/James_Macintyre
I wonder will Jeremy Darroch and the BSkyB board will feel the need to change the whole management - particularly if this blows up in the coming days.
FO
Looks like Sky are coming out fighting. This blog from John Ryley accuses The Guardian of double standards - I do think he has a point on that.
http://skynews.skypressoffice.co.uk/press-releases/items/2012-04/2534/case-double-standards
Agree that they should be reporting this on air - get Ryley on set outlining his case to the viewers.
http://skynews.skypressoffice.co.uk/press-releases/items/2012-04/2534/case-double-standards
Agree that they should be reporting this on air - get Ryley on set outlining his case to the viewers.