Episode 15
Samira Ahmed and guests debate whether the English Defence League represents a view that needs to be heard. Also on the programme - can we trust the press to clean up its act?
Samira Ahmed and her guests: broadcaster and journalist Esther Rantzen; founder and former leader of the English Defence League Tommy Robinson; blogger and campaigner Inayat Bunglawala; media lawyer Mark Lewis; Professor of Journalism and former editor of The Scotsman Tim Luckhurst; and journalist and author Shiv Malik debate the ethical and religious issues of the week, with viewers joining the interactive debate. Does the English Defence League represent a view that needs to be heard? Can the press be trusted to clean up its act? Is Britain failing its elderly?
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Can the press be trusted to clean up its act?
Duration: 01:49
Does the English Defence League represent a view that needs to be heard?
This week Tommy Robinson, the co-founder and leader of the English Defence League He said his decision was prompted by concerns over the "dangers of far-right extremism".Β Β
The EDL organises marches and demonstrations against what it regards as βradical Islamβ and these have sometimes led to violent clashes with anti-fascist protesters.Β Β
Sunday Morning Live asks viewers to vote on the question:Β Does the English Defence League represent a view that needs to be heard ?
Samira Ahmed will chair a live discussion between Tommy Robinson;ΜύInayat Β Bunglawala from Muslims4UK, an organisation which encourages Muslims to participate in public life; and broadcaster and campaigner Esther Rantzen.
Can the Press be trusted to clean up its act?
Itβs nearly a year since the Leveson Inquiry put forward a series of recommendations following its investigation into the standards and practices of the British Press. But newspapers and MPs have so far failed to agree on how any future press regulation should work.Β Β
Lawyer Mark Lewis acted for some of the victims of the phone hacking scandal which prompted the Inquiry. He says the newspapers cannot be trusted - and regulation needs to be underpinned by tough legislation. He debates the issue with Esther Rantzen and Professor Tim Luckhurst, former editor of The Scotsman newspaper and Professor of Journalism at the University of Kent.
Is Britain failing its elderly?
Councils in England this week for commissioning care visits of just 15 minutes for elderly people. Also, a leading charity claimed reports of elderly abuse have risen by 28%. Β
Is Britain failing its elderly?Β Β
Esther Rantzen is behind a new charity , which links elderly people with organisations that can help them.Β Β
She discusses her concerns with Professor Tim Luckhurst and Shiv Malik, co-founder of the Intergenerational Foundation and author of Jilted Generation: How Britain Has Bankrupted Is Youth.
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Samira Ahmed |
Series Editor | Dave Stanford |
Producer | Neil Dimmock |
Participant | Tommy Robinson |
Participant | Esther Rantzen |
Participant | Inayat Bunglawala |
Participant | Tim Luckhurst |
Participant | Shiv Malik |
Broadcast
- Sun 13 Oct 2013 10:15