Podcasts on News and International Law. Exercise to test the leadership acumen of editors, news directors, documentary filmmakers, producers, etc.

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ANSWER: Podcasts on News and International Law.

Exercise to test the leadership acumen of editors, news directors, documentary filmmakers, producers, etc.

Based on today’s topics in the Graduate Course “Media Ethics and Legal Standards” where class members are working professionals: Exercise for 10 points:

Five hours ago today, former DOJ Secretary and now Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla mentioned in a Live interview that the International Criminal Court had issued a warrant of arrest against former PNP Chief and now Senator Bato de la Rosa as alleged co-conspirator of former president Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity.

You have a pre-scheduled documentary interview with Sen Bato whose position is that international law is no law.

Based on the topics today (see our course pack), what laws/ articles/ materials will you ask your staff to prepare as your basic backgrounder in fundamental principles on sources of law in international law, the binding effect on state-parties, etc. (enumerate, 3 pts, 15 words)

A week later, based on said warrant of arrest, the Interpol issued a red notice and coordinated with Philippine authorities on the service of the warrant of arrest. Sen. Bato holed himself up in the Senate halls at the GSIS building compound in Pasay, surrounded by his own security personnel numbering 500, armed with assault rifles and clad in bullet proof vests and gas masks. He ordered his security to shoot anyone who comes near the elevator doors, staircase, fire escape, and all windows.

Questions: Will you send a team of reporters and camera staff to cover the possible service of warrant of arrest? Why or why not, explain using the elements of news. Do you consider the situation a form of conflict reporting? Explain using international standards based on the topics assigned today (see course pack). What skills/ experience/ preparation should your team of reporters and camera staff have in covering this event – explain using the international standards and international codes that are part of the course topics today. (7 pts, 100 words)