Video Skills Test: The Leveson Inquiry

The Leveson Inquiry into the ethics of the press began this week with Hugh Grant, one of the first witnesses, giving his submission. The actor, most known for his role in 1994 film Four Weddings and a Funeral, accused The Mail on Sunday of phone hacking and condemned the press for its intrusion of privacy.

Lord Justice Leveson is also to hear evidence off comedian Steve Coogan, murdered teenager Milly Dowler's parents, JK Rowling and Gerry and Kate McCann among others.

But what does an average member of the public think of the inquiry, and do they agree with Hugh Grant that the press sometimes oversteps the mark when it comes to privacy?





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This post was written by Stacey Ford. You can contact Stacey at: SFord1@uclan.ac.uk