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PCC Stories 2007

Ethical standards guide for journalists launches online
Digital version of the Editors' Code of Practice is posted online

Fresh bid to update voluntary code of standards for journalists
Suggestions sought for editorial "benchmark for ethical standards"

Pic of road crash scene 'intruded into grief'
Newspaper expresses regret but did not break code of practice: Plus more news from the PCC in brief

'Hey Jo' boss voices fears over sex club label from press
Plus: clarification on tragic death - and more resolved PCC complaints

Apology after paper issued details of writ which had been dropped
Plus: wrong man identified as murder victim, and more complaints resolved by the PCC

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Plus: How "inaccurate presentation of claims" were reported - and more resolved press complaints

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Former police officer complained about coverage - plus more resolved complaints from the PCC

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Plus: previous conviction error put right - and more resolved complaints from the PCC

Telegraph slips up by implicating mortuary worker as source of story
Worker was fired after being identified by his boss, PCC is told

'Lesbian lover' headline rapped as paper reported allegations as fact
Newspaper accurately reported court case - but failed to distinguish between comment, conjecture and fact

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Woman feared case of mistaken identity and claimed pic invaded her privacy - plus more PCC news

Paper's use of YouTube footage was in public interest - PCC
Footage of youths throwing fire bombs at a train was legitimate news, according to the PCC

Former Chronicle editor to field questions at press watchdog meeting
Press Complaints Commission roadshow heads to Oxford

Papers rapped for printing full details of teacher's suicide
PCC rules that reports should have been less specific about the method used

Press watchdog chief votes for self-regulation to encompass digital age
Media self-regulation = corporate responsibility, Meyer tells Euro meeting

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Complaint is resolved with in-paper clarification - plus more news from the PCC

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Manslaughter conviction appeal led to new approach to widow: Plus more resolved press complaints

Councillor's press complaint on parking permit story is thrown out
Courier in the clear after press watchdog says readers would not be misled

Newspaper 'wrong to identify pupils' in mobile phone footage filmed at school
Advertiser website report falls foul of press watchdog ruling after using pupil's video online

Editor rapped as watchdog finds report details could have identified sex victim
"Superfluous" additional detail could have confirmed suspicions of those who thought they knew her

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Complaint is resolved with private letter of apology and in-paper tribute - plus more PCC news

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Newspaper apologises after news staff attended man's funeral without permission

MPs reject call for official media regulation
Commons media select committee rules out relying on the law to regulate the press

User-generated content, privacy and subterfuge tackled by news chiefs
Review leads to major changes to industry's voluntary Code of Practice

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
More news from the press watchdog on how readers' complaints have been addressed

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Plus: clarification on taking photos in public places - and more news from the press watchdog

Paper that used porn charge cop's pic from web is cleared of subterfuge
County Times coverage did not breach Editors' Code of Practice, says press watchdog

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Case never went to trial - plus more resolved complaints from the regional press

Editor of PA joins journalists' standards committee
Jonathan Grun takes over from PA Group chief exec Paul Potts in media industry role

Press watchdog resolves record number of complaints
Majority of complaints received in 2006 were about accuracy, accounting for 72.6 per cent

Press watchdog clears Telegraph in political poll row
Complaint rejected in ruling that said the paper had not misled readers

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Private letter of apology from editors helps resolve complaint. Plus more from the PCC

MK News rapped for 'inaccurate and intrusive' story on 13-year-old's death
Press Complaints Commission had no hesitation in upholding the complaint

Suicide charity plea on press reports
Pressure group claims detailed reporting of methods could lead to copycat incidents

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
"Pagans don't like animal sacrifices", says reader - plus more from the PCC

Chance for public to find out how press deals with complaints
Birmingham Mail editor will be part of question and answer panel at open day

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Paper says image should have been pixelated. Plus: how more press complaints have been resolved

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Plus details of how more complaints against the regional press have been resolved

Spy cam pic of 15-year-old shop sting youth 'published legally' - watchdog
Council's complaint about youth pictured in press is thrown out by PCC

PCC's remit extended to include audio-visual material on newspaper websites
Move follows industry consultation and recognises that not all content is available in print

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Apology for inadvertent distress, and a round-up of more settled complaints from the PCC

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Publication of full address causes concern - plus more news from the PCC

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC

Irwin joins press watchdog board
KMG editorial director takes on role following departure of Paul Horrocks from PCC

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Weekly answers claims of inaccuracy and intrusion. Plus how more press complaints have been resolved.