News website removed assault story after complaint to IPSO
Report was based on police press release
Press Complaints
The Press Complaints Commission was set up in 1991 to ensure that British newspapers and magazines follow the letter and spirit of the Editor’s Code of Practice which deals with ethical issues such as inaccuracy, privacy, misrepresentation and harassment. The PCC was replaced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) in 2014.
Most complaints are resolved directly by editors to the satisfaction of those complaining. ISPO adjudicates formally on the remainder, with all critical adjudications published in full by the publications involved.
We aim to cover all IPSO adjudications on HoldtheFrontPage, and you will find them here.
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Teenage bride claimed privacy intrusion
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Dad also objected to use of “stepfather” to refer to child’s mum’s new partner
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Former pub owner complained over story’s accuracy
Daily rapped after publishing photos of cancer death mum’s children
Watchdog rules consent of woman’s partner did not count as “parental”
Sister dailies entitled to rely on police press release, watchdog rules
Convict claimed publication of partial address put her at risk from gangs
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