Editors to debate journalism in ‘post truth’ world
Roadshow event hosted by press watchdog
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.
Teen convicted over cat’s death in washing machine goes to IPSO
Youth was unhappy with daily’s court report of case
Daily says sorry to council leader for front page headline misquote
Newspaper issues apology after complaint to press watchdog
IPSO rejects complaint over story which reported journalist harassment claim
Solicitor went to press watchdog over article
Daily apologises for publishing inaccurate parking information online
Newspaper spent nine months trying to find correct details
Press watchdog backs daily after sex victim claims she was identified
IPSO finds newspaper had taken care over details included in court story
Watchdog raps daily over allegations about ‘axed’ psychiatric nurse
IPSO rules “further care” should have been taken over published claims
Web comments now prompt more complaints than stories, says editor
News chief says issue now among “most challenging” aspects of journalists’ jobs
Weekly launches ‘fact-check’ service for readers’ letters containing errors
Newspaper says feature has proved “quite popular and entertaining”
Daily justified in calling man ‘fanatic’ with ‘warped mind’, rules watchdog
Newspaper apologised to convict but denied any wrongdoing
IPSO reveals it dealt with 65,000 complaints and enquiries in five years
Press watchdog also issued more than 300 advisory notices
Publisher pledges to label ad links properly after watchdog complaint
News website was reported to ASA over Twitter Posts
Daily’s picture of man slumped on bench was in public interest, IPSO rules
Subject of photograph complained to press watchdog about publication
Daily rapped by IPSO after mistaking son for dead car crash victim father
Newspaper apologises over caption error
Press watchdog raps regional daily over ‘friends with benefits’ story
Press watchdog rules in struck off gynaecologist’s favour
Dispute over daily’s ‘hate group’ claim prompts complaint to IPSO
Matter resolved after newspaper offers to run letter from organisation