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Michael Gove MP

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Gave a statement at the hearing on 29 May 2012 (PM) ; and submitted 15 pieces of evidence

Witness statement 30 April 2012

Responding to Inquiry questions, Gove outlines his background in journalism, the involvement of media organisations in matters under his purview as Education Secretary, his department’s relations with media, his own relationships with and views on the media, including with Rupert Murdoch, and its possible influence on government policies. He also comments on his speech relating to the Leveson Inquiry, of which a transcript is in Exhibit MG11.

Oral evidence 29 May 2012

Afternoon session, beginning transcript p1

Questioned by Robert Jay QC. Gove elaborates on some of the points and issues raised in his statement, in particular his relations with Rupert Murdoch. In the second part of the session discussion moves to freedom of expression, regulation and the law, with Lord Justice Leveson taking an active part. In particular the judge tests on Gove some ideas about regulation, arbitration and costs that will ultimately form part of his recommendations. Gove is cautious, and raises the question that news publishers who wish to be ‘buccaneers’ may be penalised.

Hearing Video and Transcript

29 May 2012 (PM)

Witness Statement

Witness Statement of Michael Gove
Witness Statement for witness Michael Gove MP

Evidence

Index to Exhibits to Witness Statement of Michael Gove MP
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP
Michael Gove Exhibit MG1
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP
Michael Gove Exhibit MG10
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP
Michael Gove Exhibit MG11
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP
Michael Gove Exhibit MG2
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP
Michael Gove Exhibit MG3
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP
Michael Gove Exhibit MG41
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP
Michael Gove Exhibit MG5
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP
Michael Gove Exhibit MG61
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP
Michael Gove Exhibit MG7
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP
Michael Gove Exhibit MG8
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP
Michael Gove Exhibit MG9 (SDS)
Supporting Evidence for witness Michael Gove MP

Themes

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Journalism & society
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Regulation
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