UK Politician Supports More Protections For Media Who Seek Out Stories In the Public Interest

Nick Clegg, head of the UK’s Liberal Democratic party, advocates a “public interest” defense for the media, which would include allowing journalists to pursue stories even if they broke laws such as those prohibiting bribery or misue of data. Mr. Clegg says protection of the public’s interest in knowing the truth mandates changes in existing legislation. More here from the Guardian.