One-legged shoplifter’s grieving aunt loses IPSO complaint against daily
Man ‘became notorious for carrying out shoplifting sprees on mobility scooter’
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 rejects council clerk’s complaints against weeklies
Newspaper entitled to report allegations against official, rules IPSO
Press watchdog begins search for new chairperson
Inaugural holder of post to step down this year
Man complained after his photo was used in report on partner’s inquest
Boyfriend claimed he had received threats from readers
‘Scuba diving’ reference in snorkeller inquest story prompted IPSO complaint
Widow went to press watchdog over regional daily story
Press watchdog publishes new guidance on reporting of children
Information aimed at parents and guardians
Daily apologises to council worker named in story published by mistake
Trainee journalist mistakenly uploaded article to website
IPSO rejects privacy complaint over picture of defendant outside court
School secretary accused of theft could have no expectation of privacy says newspaper
NMA drops legal challenge over recognition of watchdog Impress
Trade body says action would now serve “no useful purpose”
IPSO to produce guidance on reporting of Islam and Muslims
Topic one of five priorities identified by watchdog for 2019
Press watchdog raps two regional dailies over story inaccuracies
Complaints against newspapers upheld
Daily holds internal inquiry after mistaking man for criminal relative
Reporter concerned involved in internal investigation
Watchdog raps daily over reporter’s UKIP candidate Facebook mix-up
Journalist misunderstood how comments work on social media site
Watchdog raps daily over claim police ‘swooped’ on ‘Fat Controller’
Objection to terminology used in report on routine licensing check
Daily says sorry for inaccurately reporting evidence at inquest
Mother complained to press watchdog over story
Daily entitled to report date of alleged rape victim’s holiday, IPSO rules
Mother went to press watchdog over coverage of court case