CLEAN : Steven Barnett interview on the Sun

The transcript discusses the role of a senior member of the Sun's editorial staff, focusing on allegations of unauthorized payments to public officials. It highlights differing journalistic views on the legality of such payments and introduces Operation Elveden, which investigates illegal payments for non-public interest information. The legal implications and potential defenses based on public interest are also explored.

What position does the senior member of the Sun's editorial staff hold?

• Chief Editor

• Head of Marketing

• Deputy Editor

• Managing Director

What is the primary focus of Operation Elveden?

• Reviewing journalistic awards

• Examining illegal payments to public officials

• Investigating phone hacking

• Analyzing public interest stories

What type of information is often involved in the payments investigated by Operation Elveden?

• Gossip and trivial stories

• Public interest stories

• Political campaigns

• Scientific research

Under what condition can paying public officials for information be defended legally?

• If it is for a private investigation

• If it involves celebrity gossip

• If it is for entertainment purposes

• If there is a real public interest

In the discussed case, is there any suggestion of a public interest defense?

• Yes, there is a strong public interest

• No, there is no suggestion of public interest

• Yes, but it is weak

• No, but it is being considered