London weekly rapped over coverage of rape case
Watchdog issues critical ruling against Newsquest title
The Press Complaints Commission was set up in 1991 to ensure that British newspapers and magazines follow the letter and spirit of the Editor’s Code of Practice which deals with ethical issues such as inaccuracy, privacy, misrepresentation and harassment. The PCC was replaced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) in 2014.
Most complaints are resolved directly by editors to the satisfaction of those complaining. ISPO adjudicates formally on the remainder, with all critical adjudications published in full by the publications involved.
We aim to cover all IPSO adjudications on HoldtheFrontPage, and you will find them here.
Watchdog issues critical ruling against Newsquest title
Higher proportion of cases involve regional newspapers
Plus: Round up of recent PCC cases involving regional newspapers
PCC upholds complaint against title
Newspaper story branded wrong set of fans
Plus: Round-up of recently resolved PCC cases
Weekly used subterfuge to gather evidence
Plus: Round-up of PCC cases involving regional newspapers
Newspaper claimed town hall official jumped housing queue
Plus other recently resolved PCC cases involving local newspapers
Wife of police officer who admitted sex assaults complained over privacy
PCC ruled against paper on story about housing association
Commission publishes survey results from complainants
Councillor made second complaint to press watchdog
Man complained after weekly paper reported on assault
Publishing director is one of two regional press representatives