In what ways has the editorial autonomy of the press been threatened since the 19h Century.

Editors have a responsibility to print information, opinions and ideas without outside restraint

but within the accepted boundaries of legal, moral and ethical concerns. This is broadly accepted

as the ideal model of journalism practice. The editor can find himself bound by criminal or civil

law and codes of practice and conduct, which can be considered acceptable forms of censorship

necessary for the common good. However, it is the newspaper owners inevitable links with

commerce and the state which represents the greatest threat to editorial autonomy….(short extract)