27 FEBRUARY 1982, page 15

The Press

Murdochracy at work Paul Johnson R upert Murdoch's handling of the latest Times crisis confirms me in my view that there is a lot to be said for the pro- Pnetorial system.......

Distorting The Public Interest

Jo Grimond C omewhere, someone in the Government seems to have calmed down the pressure to increase the penalty for rape. It is a horri- ble offence, but so are many others.......