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Why is UK press so different?
The UK has a strong tradition of a free press, but also robust privacy laws and a self-regulatory body, IPSO, which handles complaints. This means paparazzi and journalists face stricter rules regarding privacy and harassment compared to the US, where their main residence is.
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