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.
June 14, 2011
Grieving families ‘should appoint media officers’
Leaflet advises grieving families on how to deal with press
June 7, 2011
PCC upholds complaint from sex victim’s mum
Report led to victim being taunted
May 17, 2011
More than 7,000 complaints made to press watchdog
A third of cases involved regional newspapers
May 6, 2011
Regional daily apologises over inquest report errors
PCC negotiated correction after inaccuracies published about death
May 3, 2011
Weekly rapped after child sex abuse victim identified
PCC said article could imply connection between convicted man and child
April 28, 2011
Weekly ‘refused’ to correct story errors, council claims
Authority says it was forced to contact PCC for apology to be published
April 26, 2011
Paper rapped after victims of sexual assault identified
PCC to issue new guidance after Scottish daily breached Code
April 21, 2011
Pic removed from online court report after complaint
Woman contacted PCC over photo taken without consent
April 21, 2011
Former BBC and ITV chairman takes on PCC role
Watchdog announces three new public members
April 14, 2011
MP wins apology over ‘centenarian cyclists’ story
Regional daily says sorry after politician complains to PCC
April 11, 2011
Freelance dubbed ‘foot-in-door type’ wins correction
Regional daily publishes correction after journalist contacts PCC
March 16, 2011
Weekly rapped for publishing adopted child photo
PCC ruled picture needed parental consent to be used
March 8, 2011
Weekly apologises after photo caption mistake
Clarification published on nurse’s fitness to practice
March 7, 2011
Paper says sorry over report on teacher’s death
Regional daily twice published mistake about how man died









