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.
July 1, 2010
Firm claimed court articles 'damaged reputation'
Plus: Woman named in story against wishes and more PCC cases
June 28, 2010
Complaint over 'Nazi behaviour' claim resolved
PCC negotiated changes to online article with London daily
June 18, 2010
Complaint over newspaper tribute piece resolved
Man complained his brother’s work was not recognised
June 15, 2010
Privacy complaint against newspapers rejected
Woman unhappy after being named in Scottish titles
June 8, 2010
Complaint against daily paper resolved after apology
Newspaper apologised after inaccuracy in caption
May 19, 2010
Complaints to PCC increase sevenfold in 2009
Only a third of investigations concern regional press
April 6, 2010
Titles apologise for 'bungling council' story
Plus: Telegraph indentifies whistleblowers and more recent PCC cases
March 25, 2010
Midlands dailies rapped over bus smash picture
Mother complained over photo of police comforting kids
March 24, 2010
Paper's apology after rape acquittal goes unreported
Plus: Traffic warden ticket story error and more recent PCC cases
March 19, 2010
Newspaper identifies wrong woman in CCTV image
Plus: Misquote in assault case and more resolved PCC complaints
March 18, 2010
Assault charge drop story upsets defendant
Plus: Acquittal goes unreported and more resolved PCC complaints
March 17, 2010
Mother's protest over misleading murder story
Plus: Fatal car crash case clarified and more resolved PCC complaints
March 9, 2010
Dad's complaint over son attack story
Plus: Inaccurate planning story and more resolved PCC complaints
February 24, 2010
Satchwell attacks MPs over "censorship" plan
All the reaction from today’s CMScom report
February 22, 2010
South Coast daily rapped over suicide report
Story contained “excessive detail” rules watchdog
