Media

• Media

  High profile issues are brought to the attention of the public and free press allows the media to criticise government decisions and demand action.

  ◦       Snowdrop campaign from the media led to handguns being banned 
• Media

  +   Media can raise awareness of public concern, government may be more willing to act if they can see something is popular 
• Media

  +   The media is an accessible way that the public can raise concern and voice opinion
• Media

  -   There is no regulation on the expression of views on social media – may be inaccurate and spread misinformation
• Media

  -   Newspapers are commercial businesses so may radicalise and manipulate stories to expand readership