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Due to a violation of privacy, the BBC must pay singer Cliff Richard an indemnity of £ 124,000. The BBC describes the court verdict as a black day for the media.
The judges have Cliff The complaint of Richard (Photo Reuters)
In 2014, the BBC reported a police operation against singer Cliff Richard, and informed the public that there was a suspicion of sexual abuse of the child. The fees, however, proved to be wrong. Richard was neither arrested nor charged.
The musician complained about the report. A London court has proved it. According to media reports on Wednesday, he found that Richard's privacy was seriously violated. The BBC also seized the case in a sensational way – she accompanied the police operation with a helicopter.
The BBC said its reporters had acted in good faith, especially since police action had been filed against Richard. The judge said that not only the BBC but also the South Yorkshire police were responsible. As a result, the BBC must pay 65 percent and police 35 percent of the £ 210,000 allowance to Richard. We still do not know if there will be any other compensation for failed contracts and concerts.
Director of the BBC responsible for the news apologized to Richard. Nevertheless, the public broadcaster reserves the right to advance the case. The conviction was made because of the fact that the BBC had released the singer's name. It's a black day for news stories. Because it means that even celebrities who are the subject of a police investigation can claim anonymity.
However, it was a serious complaint whose journalistic treatment requires a lot of care – especially if it is only an initial hint. The coverage of the BBC came at a time when acute cases of sexual abuse of minors by celebrities have been reported in the UK. It was almost the prehistory of the movement myself too.
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