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Cairncross urged to “recommend the adoption of an independent regulator for the newspaper industry, to increase public trust and support its long-term sustainability” in Hacked Off submission
The Cairncross Review was established by the Government in March 2018, to “examine the sustainability of high quality journalism.” It is aimed specifically at the newspaper industry. The Review’s chair is Dame…
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New cases of press abuse detailed in Hacked Off report “Thrown to the Wolves”
12/09/2018 A new Hacked Off report is published today to mark the fourth anniversary of the sham press regulator “IPSO”. It details a number of recent cases of press abuse, demonstrating that…
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IPSO’s “compulsory” arbitration scheme is neither fair nor compulsory
02/08/2018 On August 1st 2018 IPSO announced a new “compulsory” element to its arbitration scheme. This is the third version of the scheme which still fails to meet the Leveson Report’s requirements…
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Sir Cliff Richard wins privacy case against BBC and South Yorkshire Police
18/07/2018 PRESS RELEASE: “The relationship between the media and police behind this disturbing invasion into Sir Cliff’s privacy is exactly what should be investigated in Part Two of the Leveson Inquiry” …
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Hacked Off are looking to appoint an Executive Director
Hacked Off campaigned for the Leveson Inquiry and, since Part One reported nearly seven years ago, for implementation of its recommendations for more effective and independent self-regulation of the press. Some of…
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Dacre resignation provides no comfort to the victims of Daily Mail misconduct and alleged illegal newsgathering
06/06/2018 Paul Dacre has announced his resignation as Editor of the Daily Mail. He will become chairman and editor-in-chief of Associated Newspapers. Commenting, Hacked Off Executive Director Dr Evan Harris said,…
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Victims of press abuse given green light for legal challenge to Government’s cancellation of Leveson Part Two
22/05/2018 The Judicial Review launched by the victims of press abuse to challenge the Government’s decision to suppress the completion of the Leveson Inquiry has been given permission to proceed. In giving…
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The fight goes on: Government cave-in to press industry cover-up to be challenged at every turn
15/05/2018 This afternoon, the House of Commons voted to remove from the Data Protection Bill an amendment made in the House of Lords which would have required the Government to complete the…
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Sunday Times blagger-turned-whistleblower criticises Government response to his revelations of extensive illegality done for the newspaper
Yesterday, former journalist John Ford came forward to blow the whistle on illegality he says he committed on behalf of The Sunday Times newspaper. Following these revelations, an Urgent Question was asked…
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Government announces suppression of Public Inquiry into police, press and political corruption and seeks repeal of Leveson’s access to justice recommendation
Victims of press abuse lose confidence in Government The Government today announced that the second part of the Leveson Inquiry will be cancelled. It was due to investigate corruption between politicians, the…
