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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
An editorial decision to withhold information rather than being compelled to do so by an external authority.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Paper 2
Revise: Press Regulation and CensorshipOthers arise because an editor chooses not to publish sensitive information: this is self-censorship. The difference matters because a voluntary editorial decision is not the same as a compulsory ban.
Paper 2
A decision by a media organisation or journalist to withhold information rather than being directly ordered to do so.
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Media organisations may also practise self-censorship, choosing not to publish sensitive details to protect someone from danger, avoid harming police work or avoid legal risks.
