Question

According to the Media Guidelines directive, unless such information is to be withheld by court order, which information related to criminal acts may be released to the media?

Answer 1

The Media Guidelines directive allows the release of information related to criminal acts to the media unless withheld by court order. This includes classified material, information provided by government officials, hard facts when reporting on private individuals, and messages and images chosen by the press with exceptions for obscenity and defamation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The information related to criminal acts that may be released to the media according to the Media Guidelines directive, unless withheld by court order, includes:

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2. Material that the government says is classified, which can be redacted or removed upon request.
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4. Information that government officials or former employees provide to journalists to raise public awareness.
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6. Hard facts when covering private individuals, but a willingness to stretch the truth when reporting about politicians, celebrities, or public figures.
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8. Messages and images of the press's choice, with exceptions for obscenity and defamation.