To make provision to protect children's privacy in the media; to make provision for the protection of children from avoidable emotional distress resulting from participating in, or being the subject of, media programmes or reports; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
Kerry McCarthyLabour (Co-op)
26 November 2008
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The bill would set rules to protect children’s privacy in media coverage and reduce the emotional harm that can come from children taking part in or being shown in programmes or reports. It would require media organisations to follow safeguards when dealing with child participants or subjects, and include related provisions to support safeguarding and privacy.
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