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PCC Stories 2005

Paper told off for interviewing 15-year-old without parental consent
Press watchdog says paper should have taken more care over gang violence story

Delayed court report 'misled readers' on assault case
Paper rapped after news of acquittal failed to appear

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Plus: Echo responds after complaint over court report - and more PCC news

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Paper breached rules on reporting crime - plus more news from the Press Complaints Commission

Newspaper rapped over terrorism slur on bookshop
Press watchdog says Standard should have taken more care over the accuracy of its story

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Newspapers take action as claims of inaccuracy are levelled against them

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Woman claimed photo intruded into her grief - plus more news from the PCC

Three more years for PCC chairman
Sir Christopher Meyer reappointed to serve second term with press watchdog

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Reader complains after photograph of her with 7/7 bomber is published

Journalist's new book is 'Sumfing Else!'
PCC says article did not breach Code on privacy, accuracy, intrusion or confidential sources

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Woman claimed article was inaccurate and full of lurid detail - plus more PCC news

Editors given Best Practice reminder on complaints
Swift action is required when dealing with complaints, says press watchdog

Press watchdog heads north to raise awareness of its work
Press Complaints Commission sets course for Newcastle

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Additional safeguards introduced after suggestions of potential abuse - plus more news from the PCC

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Readers complain of errors - read the latest PCC news here

Evening paper cleared of breaching privacy guidelines
PCC rules that coverage of woman jailed for stealing thousands of pounds was handled in the right way

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Mum worried over article: Plus more items from the Press Complaints Commission

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Plus claims of inaccuracy and intrusion. Read the latest news from the PCC

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Claims of inaccuracy and intrusion are levelled at the regional press

£2,000 fee 'did not breach PCC Code' on payment to criminals
Paper is cleared of any wrongdoing after undercover investigation on fake identities

Publication of ex-directory phone number 'breached PCC Code'
Report "intruded into woman's private life" - but paper is cleared over claims of inaccuracy and subterfuge

Inaccurate news article 'intruded into 14-year-old's private life'
Paper criticised over "seriously inaccurate" report and "inadequate" clarification

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Woman complains to PCC over reporters' actions - find out how this and other complaints were resolved

PCC records highest number of resolved complaints
Facts and figures show "no need for a legally-enforceable right of reply", says chairman

Financial Journalism Best Practice Note 2005

New advice on financial journalism
Writer 'should disclose personal interest' when making recommendations about shares

New public members appointed to PCC
Lay members will "greatly contribute to the Commission's robust debates"

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Editors offer apologies and amend newspaper archives in response to complaints

'Naked pictures teacher' privacy claim is rejected by press watchdog
News articles covered a "legitimate subject" and were handled in the right way, says PCC

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Editor apologises for distress - plus more news from the PCC

Press Code change on gender discrimination
Rules tightened to give extra protection from prejudicial or derogatory references

Tory member's complaints thrown out by press watchdog
Claims that news story breached privacy, endangered life and 'violated' human rights

PCC bids to improve its service
Charter compliance panel and commissioner report on their first year looking over the press watchdog

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Action by newspapers after complaint from mother - plus more news from the PCC

Press watchdog heads to Belfast
PCC members TO be quizzed by public as it continues drive to raise awareness of its services

Address 'not identified' by house number pic, says press watchdog
Man feared readers could piece together information from articles, but paper is cleared of wrongdoing

'Terrorism raid' report stuck to the rules - PCC
Woman claimed her privacy had been invaded - but newspaper was entitled to cover the story

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Paper agrees not to include name in future reports

Council chief's complaints are rejected by PCC
Coverage of proposed £200,000 payment is given the OK by industry watchdog

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Chairman highlights strengths of press complaints system

How to deal with the Data Protection Act

How to deal with the Data Protection Act
PCC gives advice on the ins and outs of how legislation affects the work of journalists

Inquest report complaints are rejected by press watchdog
Mother claimed articles were inaccurate and intruded into her privacy and grief

Government backing for self regulation of the press
Proposed press standards bill "an unnecessary restriction on press freedom"

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Editor apologises after mother complains that coverage was too detailed

PCC chief gives Leicester Mercury Lecture
Q&A session follows Tim Toulmin's PCC presentation

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Editor apologises after complaint from headmaster - and more PCC news

No privacy breach for wife named in court copy
Woman objected to being named in coverage of child porn case

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Reader complained picture of wreckage was intrusive - plus more news from the PCC