Media Law and Ethics Report: Analysis of the Jack Anderson Case

This media law report provides an in-depth analysis of the case R vs. Jack Anderson, focusing on child sexual abuse. The report details the court proceedings, the defendant's actions, and the impact of the crime. It highlights the importance of reporting such incidents and the negative consequences of child sexual abuse on victims. The report also references statistics on child sexual abuse and discusses the judge's statements and the court's final verdict. Furthermore, the report emphasizes the role of non-profit organizations in supporting victims and the need for parental guidance to educate children about appropriate touch. The report concludes by summarizing the court's findings and the penalties faced by the defendant, offering a comprehensive overview of the legal and ethical dimensions of child sexual abuse within the context of media law.

Running head: MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS
Media Law and Ethics
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Authors Note

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MEDIA LAW REPORT
Title of the Content: Daddy, love me like Jack uncle!
(Not only women, children are also not
safe from sexual abuse)
Author: XXX XXXX
Genre: PR Piece
Format: Web
Publisher: Brave hearts
bravehearts.com.au
Name of the court case
attended:
R vs. Jack Anderson [2019]
Location: New South Wales Court of
Criminal Appeal
Date attended: 16 October 2019
Brief description of court case: The defendant, namely, Jack Anderson,
was accused of sexually abusing the
daughter of his elder brother for past
three months whenever he visited the
house in the absence of his elder brother
and his wife. The defendant, Jack
Anderson pleaded guilty.

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Daddy, love me like Jack uncle!
Not only women, children are also not safe from sexual abuse.
It is not at all acceptable when one fine morning of Sunday while spending time with your child
you tries to love him and she claimed – ‘Daddy, love me like your friend loves me’! No father
wants to hear something like this from his lovable daughter.
A 26 years old boy faced the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal for abusing the child
of his elder brother for past three months whenever he visited the house in the absence of his
elder brother and his wife. The court reported that the boy is studying Management from a
recognized university and also good in studies.

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“My brother-in-law loves my child and whenever visited our house brought chocolates, dolls and
flowers for my daughter. She also loved him very much but never expected these types of
incidents can happen,” the Child’s mother said.
Mrs. Anderson confessed to the court that her husband loves his younger brother very much and
trust him too. As her husband holds a prestigious post in his office, due to his immense work
pressure did not get time to spend with his daughter. In the month of August he travelled New
Zealand for official purpose. He gave the responsibility to his younger brother to look after his
daughter whenever he got free time from his studies. As Mrs Anderson is also a working lady,
therefore both of them depend upon Jack regarding the matter of taking care of their daughter.
After listening everything from their daughter, Mr Anderson called Jack and told him to come to
their house but Jack denied to come and after disconnecting the phone switched off it.
According to a report of CASA Forum, 20% women experienced sexual abuse at the age
between 7 to 15 years (Australian Bureau of Statistics – Personal Safety Survey, 2017). A study
of a reputed University stated that 20.6% women reported non-penetrative childhood sexual
abuse between the ages of 7 to 15 years. In most of the cases the women experienced the incident
of sexual abuse by a male relative, such as paternal and maternal uncle, brother. However, many
sociologist are of the view that this statistics are not authentic, because many times it has been
observed that in many cases the reports regarding child sexual abuse were not reported to
maintain reputation of the family.
“Have you thought that in future your girl also may experience the same thing from one of your
known person, Mr Anderson? I really want to know from you that why you are committed this
act to your niece, an animal is better than you”. Said by the judge.

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“You took the advantage of the trust of your elder brother and sister-in-law and the immaturity of
your seven years niece.” Continued by the judge.
It is highlighted by the Australian Institute of Criminology that the women, who have
experienced sexual abuse in their childhood by their relatives suffered by anxiety, trauma and
depression. They also lost their trust on males. Many psychologists are of the view that sexual
abuse has a great negative impact on children so that sometimes many women cannot lead a
proper marital life due to their childhood experience.
Child sexual abuse is a heinous crime. It is the duty of a prudent person to report this types of
shameful acts. There exist many non- profit organizations, which inspires the sufferers of sexual
abuse to speak out and write a report. Sometimes, children did not have the maturity to
understand what actually happened to them. Therefore, it is the duty of the mother to teach some
basic things so that the children can understand what type of touch is good and what is not.
The court found Jack Anderson as guilty. He confessed to the police that after his break up, he
lost his mind and made a big mistake. He was apologetic but the degree of his crime his very
high.
The court ensured Mr and Mrs Anderson that Jack could be facing huge penalties along with
imprisonment.