Chapter 35 Self-test questions

The Bribery Act 2010 has four main offences under which journalists could be prosecuted. It is covered by four sets of circumstances. Which one of the following is one of the four:

When someone refuses to accept a bribe

Where someone acts in an improper manner

Where someone seeks recognition for the improper performance or activity

where someone seeks or accepts a bribe as a reward for their improper performance or activity

What is the name of the offence that public officials can be charged with when accused of disclosing information to the media (which is not specifically protected by legislation)

Misconduct in a public office

Misconduct in a high office

Breach of Trust in a public office

Misconduct as a public official

A journalist who pays a source for information in some circumstances could be charged under the '_______'

You are working on a story where you know that a local councillor is taking bribes and you secretly film him taking money from you, in order to stand up the story. What defence could you safely use in order to avoid prosecution?

The story is true

The story is in the public interest

The story shows the councillor is corrupt

The story has been published

Journalists can be prosecuted for hacking into the voicemails and emails under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. But a public interest defence is not applicable under this act.

True

False