Weekly rapped over story provided by former member of staff
Press watchdog finds in head teacher’s favour
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.
Watchdog raps weekly over claim that ‘ancient trees’ would be cut down
IPSO sides with property company after complaint
Press watchdog’s chief executive leaves after five years
CEO replaced on acting basis by operations director
Rail bosses go to IPSO over report of comments made at council meeting
Newspaper said it had reported councillor’s remarks accurately
Press watchdog issues 60 notices over harassment concerns in a year
Requests call on journalists to desist from further approaches
Daily says sorry over ‘Islamist’ community centre headline
Error prompted complaint to press watchdog
Daily rapped for claiming restaurateur called customer a ‘d***head’
Newspaper apologises for error over restaurant review response
Press watchdog rejects NHS worker’s claim over reporter’s door knock
Woman was being investigated over alleged sectarianism
Daily says sorry to ‘pimp’ over police press release inaccuracy
Story covered sentencing for controlling prostitution for gain
Daily says sorry over pixelated photo of child with convict
Plus: Round up of recent cases heard by press watchdog
Daily says sorry and offers charity donation over suicide note error
Story prompted complaint to watchdog from family
IPSO throws out jailed footballer’s complaint over blackmail case coverage
Newspaper justified in saying former professional made “false” claims
Police press officers ‘trying to beat us to our own stories’ says editor
Police forces should stop acting like news organisations says weekly boss
Watchdog raps weekly for publishing child’s photo without consent
Story about young cancer sufferer was provided by relative
Man complains to press watchdog after mistaking reporter for council worker
Story was supplied to publications by “reliable syndicate”
Editors call for ideas on how to improve Code of Practice
Committee launches public consultation