Woman alleged to IPSO that reporter said they were from dockyard
Press Complaints
The Press Complaints Commission was set up in 1991 to ensure that British newspapers and magazines follow the letter and spirit of an ethical Code of Practice dealing with issues such as inaccuracy, privacy, misrepresentation and harassment. It 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.
Here you will find all our stories about PCC and IPSO cases.
Newspaper safety campaigns ‘could increase risk’ of suicides, say Samaritans
Charity also urges caution when covering bravery award ceremonies
Weekly apologises for naming dead man despite IPSO ruling in its favour
Man’s identity was already in public domain when published by newspaper
IPSO rejects woman’s complaint over story linking mum to abandoned baby
Press watchdog rejects claim story was “condemnatory of mothers, but not fathers”
IPSO rejects cancer patient’s claim weekly ‘distorted’ press release she submitted
Press watchdog backs newspaper over “ambiguous” reader submission
Watchdog warns editors over posting sex offence stories on social media
IPSO issues new guidance for both journalists and victims
Top cop to speak on trust in media at Society of Editors Conference
Police chief added to event line-up
“Ousted” mayor story was ‘significantly inaccurate’ rules IPSO
Another former town hall chief goes to watchdog over local newspaper story
Weekly apologises after publishing letter writer’s name and address
Woman goes to IPSO claiming newspaper identified her child
Newspaper entitled to rely on emergency service statements rules IPSO
Weekly absolved after publishing inaccurate police and fire service information
Virgin Trains goes to IPSO over regional daily reader’s letter
Newspaper cites previous judgement after complaint by rail operator
Sub ‘not reading story properly’ blamed for daily’s breach of IPSO Code
Newspaper wrongly claimed mayor “forced” to hand over ceremonial chains
Watchdog rejects claim that daily identified woman in story
IPSO also deals with complaint about weekly’s “hush money” claim
Man goes to IPSO after gay bar photo prompts ‘difficult’ talk with family
Relatives found out about new partner after newspaper picture
Daily justified in photographing civil partnership ceremony, IPSO rules
Plus: Round up of recent cases heard by press watchdog