Yes, I can. I've noticed that this closeness confuses a lot of people. I don't believe, however, that it will confuse the court. In clause 39.1(6), a further reference is made to protecting confidential sources; in clause 39.1(7), another issue is raised: unpublished journalistic material. This may include, for example, notes or film excerpts taken by journalists, which they have not published. These provisions are based on the principle that journalists must not be perceived by the public as adjuncts to the police. The public must be able to trust journalists implicitly.
On March 5th, 2008. See this statement in context.