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Former regional editor to help IPSO adjudicate on press complaints

Allan RennieA former regional editor has joined the Independent Press Standards Organisation’s Complaints Committee.

IPSO has announced Allan Rennie’s appointment to the Committee as an editorial member for Scottish publications.

Allan, pictured, edited the Clydebank Post, Daily Record and Sunday Mail, served as editorial development director of Trinity Mirror Nationals and was managing director of Media Scotland during a 30-year career.

He left TM in 2018 and is now an honorary professor of journalism at the University of Stirling, non-executive director of NHS Forth Valley and a member of the Scottish Government’s short-life working group on public interest journalism.

Allan said: “Having worked inside and outside the industry, I hope I can use my experience to further advance IPSO’s reputation as an independent, accessible and fair regulator.

“Championing freedom of expression while protecting the public from harm are not mutually exclusive. And both are key to a functioning democracy.”

Tristan Davies, who worked in the national press for 35 years, has also joined the Committee.

IPSO chairman Lord Edward Faulks QC, said: “I extend my thanks to Peter Wright and Janette Harkness who are departing the Complaints Committee following the end of their terms, and welcome both Allan and Tristan.

“Their wealth of experience will bring distinct and valuable perspectives to IPSO’s work and support robust, independent press regulation.”