Press Complaints
The Press Complaints Commission is an independent organisation set up in 1991 to ensure that British newspapers and magazines follow the letter and spirit of an ethical Code of Practice dealing with issues such as inaccuracy, privacy, misrepresentation and harassment. Most complaints are resolved directly by editors to the satisfaction of those complaining. The Commission adjudicates formally on the remainder, with all critical adjudications published in full by the publications involved. Here you will find some useful links along with all our stories about PCCc cases.
January 31, 2012
Editor welcomes PCC ruling over mayor’s complaint
Press watchdog found in paper’s favour
January 26, 2012
Agency’s report led to complaint against newspaper
Inquest story contained a number of errors
December 21, 2011
Changes introduced to Editor’s Code
Critical adjudications should be used in full says code committee
December 19, 2011
Council complained about weekly’s asbestos story
Matter was resolved through letter
December 15, 2011
Lord Hunt: ‘Newspapers should deal with their own complaints’
New regulatory body would also cover blogs
November 23, 2011
Complaint against newspaper over CCTV images
Scottish daily denied any wrongdoing
November 3, 2011
Complaint over newspapers’ use of schoolgirl photo upheld
Article caused distress to teen
October 24, 2011
Daily breached code with dead body photo
PCC says ‘lessons should be learnt’ from case
October 20, 2011
No action over dopey crop raiders story complaint
Press watchdog found in newspaper’s favour
October 14, 2011
Regional daily breached code in inquest report
PCC calls on editors to ensure notes are kept
October 7, 2011
‘Sexsomnia’ rape case story led to complaints
Report appeared in newspapers across the country
October 6, 2011
Cameron ‘pre-judging’ future of PCC says pundit
Lack of regional press representation questioned again
