Free to act without comment?

Max Moseley, former head of Formula One, is to visit Strasbourg's European Court of Human Rights today in a bid to change the way the excesses of celebrities is reported. Moseley is making a case for what is called, 'prior notification', a process whereby the press tells any celeb' (or public figure) that there is a story about them in the offing.

The reality is that, as I understand it, this is already done by the reputable newspapers (that limits it I guess!) and what this really is about is that it give those engaged in what might be considered 'newsworthy' articles the opportunity to have injunctions slapped on them so that their dirty deeds never come to light.

Now when there is some form of entrapment involved this might be considered to be in the public interest, but as I recall with the Moseley story he surely finds himself in handcuffs (again?) over this one! It was obvious that he was not set-up regarding his sadomasochistic get together and although it could be considered to be part of private life, it also spoke volumes regarding the man and his morality. Those who wish to live in the spotlight need to realise that it will illuminate the good and the bad, so better be good I guess!

The biggest loser surrounding this move would be serious reporting and things which are in the public interest. Some of the trashy celeb magazines (are their any others?) would find their 'exclusives' and the photojournalistic revelations (goodbye nip shots?) greatly reduced - they'd have to make it up instead (What! They already do?).

So Moseley goes to Strasbourg and pleads his case. It will take some months before we hear the result and so Max will find himself hanging around!

Seems some things just don't change!

Pax