I would make a distinction that does not seem to have been made above, unless I missed it. News-as-news: A celebrity is being investigated for possible child offences? Tricky, but I can see circumstances in favour of making that public. We can't ban it entirely without making things easier for the Savilles of this world. A judgement call will always be required. News-as-entertainment: Helicopters, scenes as if from some Holywood blockbuster chase, photographing and broadcasting a search through windows? 100% no. BBC completely wrong on that aspect.
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