DOfcom, the British media watchdog, found that the host Piers Morgan criticized Meghan Markle No violation of regulations. In early March, in an interview with the controversial Oprah Winfrey (Oprah Winfrey) to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for two days of modest contributions, Morgan questioned the Duchess’ opinions on ITV’s breakfast TV. The credibility of the royal family’s allegations.
This led to an exchange of blows with weather announcer Alex Beresford in front of the camera, which prompted Morgan to temporarily leave the studio while the show was still going on. Morgan resigned immediately the next night. In doing so, he invoked the right to freedom of speech.
At Ofcom and Independent television Nearly 58,000 viewers complained. Morgan was accused of belittling Markle’s portrayal of her suicidal thoughts and racist experiences. As a result, the audience dare not speak out about their fears, for fear that they will not be taken seriously.
The agency announced on Wednesday that it is weighing the right to freedom of speech and the need to protect viewers from harm. “Fine balance” judgment like. Although Ofcom expressed concern about Morgan’s approach to serious problems such as suicidal ideation and racism, these issues have been fully openly debated.
According to freedom of speech, Morgan has the right to challenge the accusations of the couple. These regulations allow strong opinions, including those that may be harmful or offensive. Ofcom described the suppression of such views as “unreasonable and deterrent restrictions on the freedom of speech of broadcasters and viewers.”
Morgan is pleased that “Ofcom supports my right not to believe in the inflammatory speech of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, many of which have been proven to be untrue.” This decision is “a victory for freedom of speech, Princess Pinocchio’s Fiasco”.
