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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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‘Muslim Fostering’: Times Journalism Utterly Discredited
By Professor Brian Cathcart The story caused a sensation but quickly fell under a cloud of doubt. Now the release of the final court judgment in the case leaves the newspaper’s reputation…
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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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The Press and Sir Cliff: They Have No Idea
By Brian Cathcart. The response of editors to the judgment shows them out of touch with the public and digging an ever-deeper hole of contempt for their journalism One of the…
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YouGov Poll: Public backs Court’s decision in Cliff Richard Case, 86% favour investigation anonymity
A YouGov opinion poll conducted on 19 and 20 July 2018 has shown overwhelming public support for pre-charge anonymity of suspects. The results are startling: 86% of respondents support the anonymity of suspects under…
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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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A dose of reality about IPSO for Matt Hancock
By Professor Brian Cathcart (@BrianCathcart) ‘Even a cursory consideration shows it does not meet the requirements,’ says the Press Recognition Panel – after the Culture Secretary told us IPSO was…
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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…
