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.
Press watchdog chairman Sir Christopher Meyer has tackled the hot issue of self-regulation in a speech to the Society of Editors. He questioned whether the term ‘self-regulation’ was correct for the type of regulation from the Press Complaints Commission, given
The majority of complaints made to the Press Complaints Commission, which raise a possible breach of the Code of Practice, are resolved directly between the Commission’s staff, editors and complainants. These are either settled to the express satisfaction of the
Coverage of proposed £200,000 payment is given the OK by industry watchdog
Woman objected to being named in coverage of child porn case
Woman claimed her privacy had been invaded – but newspaper was entitled to cover the story
Editor apologises after complaint from headmaster – and more PCC news
Q&A session follows Tim Toulmin’s PCC presentation
Proposed press standards bill “an unnecessary restriction on press freedom”
Mother claimed articles were inaccurate and intruded into her privacy and grief
PCC gives advice on the ins and outs of how legislation affects the work of journalists
A new press watchdog guidance note is reminding editors of their responsibilities in reporting on national lottery winners. The Press complaints Commission makes it clear that winners – and their families – retain the strong protection of the Editors’ Code
Western Mail editor Alan Edmunds is to link up with the Press Complaints Commission when it goes out on the road in Cardiff next month. He will be part of a panel of members from the press watchdog who will
The majority of complaints made to the Press Complaints Commission, which raise a possible breach of the Code of Practice, are resolved directly between the Commission’s staff, editors and complainants. These are either settled to the express satisfaction of the
Western Mail editor Alan Edmunds joined members of the Press Complaints Commission for its public open day in Wales. The event, in Cardiff, was set up to show the Commission was not merely a London-centric organisation but a service for
A letters page row which ended with the Press Complaints Commission did not break any terms of the Editors’ Code of Practice. The original complaint from the Countryside Alliance was that a reader’s letter on the subject of hunting, published
Reader complained picture of wreckage was intrusive – plus more news from the PCC