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.
A man convicted of child porn offences has been told that the Daily Post was within its rights to name his wife. John Clare complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined “Officer honoured for bravery faces child
The Press Complaints Commission wants to take a closer look at the way it does its job – and is planning to create a ‘charter commissioner’ to do just that. The new appointment will add an extra layer of scrutiny
The Press Complaints Commission has launched a new logo to highlight the watchdog group’s aims and functions. It will be used in all Commission literature and on its website. It is aimed at customers to push the message that the
Former regional newspaper editor Ian Beales has been appointed secretary of the Press Complaints Commission’s code committee. Ian worked for the Western Daily Press for 34 years, editing the title for the last 20, before leaving the paper in April
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
More than 1,000 people would like to become the Press Complaints Commission’s new lay commissioner. The Commission is in the process of sifting through the applications, which have come from hopefuls from all walks of life. It is looking for
The Press Complaints Commission is to hold its first open day in a bid to raise its profile among the public. It is hoped the event, which will be held at Manchester Art Gallery on Tuesday, November 25, will be
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
The Islington Gazette has been rapped for revealing details of singer Ms Dynamite’s new home address. The newspaper pictured her “dream house” but the star claimed the item invaded her privacy. The Press Complaints Commission agreed with Ms Dynamite –
The Press Complaints Commission has answered critics of its approach to the payment of criminals by newspapers, by publishing a paper to explain its policy on the topic. It follows a number of recent high-profile cases where newspapers paid criminals
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC. This story: 6.8.2003. 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
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
The Eastern Daily Press has run its second exclusive interview with Tony Martin, the farmer jailed for killing a burglar at his home. Neither was paid for by the newspaper – with editor Peter Franzen meeting strict guidelines on payments
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC. This story: 9.6.2003 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
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC. This story 13.6.2003 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
The Government is being urged to introduce a new privacy law as part of new safeguards against media intrusion. A report published by the culture, media and sport committee, recommendeds that the Government introduces new laws “to clarify the protection