2. INTRODUCTION
The aim of the paparazzi is to take pictures of anything that they could make money
off for selling them to newspapers, magazines and radio’s. A person's personal
freedom especially celebrity's often then are effected by this. Nowadays the media is
full of information regarding that celebs have been up to whether bad or good. Most
of the time the stories you read or hear are twisted, In February 2008 Katie Price
aka Jordan and now ex husband Peter got accused and went through a legal battle with
the News Of The World over accusations that they were bad parents. But really who’s
to say who is a good and bad parent? Not paparazzi. "Anyone who has kids can imagine
how they would feel to be accused publicly of being bad parents," Price told reporters
outside the court. She added: "We came here today to see that justice was done and
that our names were cleared.“. Katie and Peter are not the only parents that have
been accused by random men and women who are getting paid to exaggerate story's,
Jada Pinkett Smith (Will Smiths wife) took to Facebook to defend young celebrities,
claiming that they all needed to be entitled to more privacy as they do their best to
grown up in the media spotlight. A while after Mr Smith himself came to Justin’s
rescue about the mistakes he's made, may only start the rumour that Will needs some
parenting lessons. These are just peoples opinions and not facts… Who has the right
to say this about someone who is trying to help?
3. THE CHILDREN
When certain celebrities ask for their
children not to be papped their privacy
should be respected. Yet, paparazzi still go
ahead and do it which causes certain problems
within the media due to celebrities saying
their children are being harassed which on
some level is true… If they are young it’s not
nice for them to have millions of cameras
flashing in their face. I strongly disagree with
children being papped.
Halle Berry made a stand in court to testify
against the paparazzi photographing children
saying: “There are no laws to protect our
childrens privacy” and that they “shouldn’t be
allowed to do this without legal permission off
a parent or guardian”. Due to Halle and other
celebrity mums, an anti-paparazzi law is being
put forward in LA where they live.
4. FALSE ACCUSATIONS
Not one celebrity looks drop dead gorgeous at every
minute and the paparazzi tend to take advantage of
them moments. If you’re just nipping out and couldn’t
be bothered getting ready or you’re hitting the gym or
you’re ill… No matter what the purpose, the paparazzi
twist your looks and reputation. For example, when
you’re not looking your best, they could make up that:
you’re hungover or drunk, that you’re taking drugs or
any other twisted horrors that give you a bad
reputation just to get people to buy their magazines
and newspapers. In my opinion it’s very sad that they
have to manipulate your looks and your personality and
make you look bad just to get money out of the public.
Another thing that you’ll find with this is that the
paparazzi genuinely try to get more dirt on women than
men… This shows signs of sexism within the media.
An example of a false accusation is Star Magazine
accusing Bruce Jenner of being transgender due to him
having longer hair than usual and a bit of ‘manboob’ on a
photograph. It shows that the media have a reputation
for bringing people down but also that not every
celebrity takes a good photograph all the time.
Mila Kunis names paparazzi ‘bullies’ saying all they do is
‘print and spread lies’.
5. CAR TRAUMAS
Paparazzi should only be allowed within a certain
distance of the vehicle that a celebrity is getting
out of or getting into. Yes their jobs are to take
photos but there’s a fine line between
photographing and harassing.
Chris Brown crashed his Porsche trying to escape
paparazzi on his way to an event. He was driving
down a road when two pap vehicles cut him off
and got out to take pictures of him so he tried to
back off down an alley and was then corned in by
an additional two pap vehicles. Chris says its
their fault and his car got damaged due to
harassment. In my opinion this is clearly
unacceptable and shows the paparazzi go too far
on terms of stalking and tormenting, it should be
illegal for them to drive celebrities to distress
and aggression just to get a few pictures.
6. SEX TAPES & NAKED PICS
What is it that makes paparazzi share inappropriate
information, pictures and videos about celebs? There are
thousands of pictures of female and males naked in places
such as page 3 in ‘The Sun’, pornography, Zoo and FHM mag
that aren't celebs, so why is it that when its someone in the
public eye it is all over the media and frowned against? What
people do in there own private life should be kept between
themselves, especially when It could effect someone's life
and family. TV star Kim Kardashian created this personal sex
tape of her and her partner at the time Ray J, Vivid
Entertainment says the tape has grossed $50 million since
its release seven years ago. Kardashian reportedly makes at
least the same amount of Ray J, though her profits were not
published. Why was there so much hatred towards Kim when
there are a lot worst porn online that is easier to view. In
my opinion when someone decides to post a personal picture
or video online that is up to them whether its for publicity
or for laugh, its when the pictures are leaked or taken
without permission that it begins to cause a problem in the
media. Kate Middleton was papped on holiday without
knowing whilst sunbathing topless. The man who took the
photos hasn’t been named but it was first to publish 13
intimate images of Kate and William in the French Closer
mag. The man who sold the photos on made on average
$100,000 and got a fine of $35,000.
7. THE LAWS
As a member of the European Convention on Human Rights, the United
Kingdom adheres to Article 8 ECHR, which guarantees a "right to
respect for privacy and family life“
Whilst there is no strict legal definition of 'stalking', section 2A (3) of
the PHA 1997 sets out examples of acts or omissions which, in particular
circumstances, are ones associated with stalking. For example, following
a person, watching or spying on them or forcing contact with the victim
through any means, including social media.
