Almost everyone relies on the media, known as the public watchdog, to learn about news and hear debates. Governments often dislike influential alternative or critical voices and works to stop them capturing, curtailing or controlling the media through regulation.
Below from top to bottom are the influences on media policy in a hierarchy.
State and government intervention
Specific media laws
General laws of the country
Regulatory and licensing authorities
Technical/administrative agencies
Advisory bodies
Public complaints and standards bodies Industry standards authorities
Professional self-regulatory bodies
Public opinion and pressure groups
Voluntary consumer and audience watchdog groups
Media criticism
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