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Written question asked by Jo Stevens (Labour) on Friday, 27 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Press: Privacy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Independent Press Standards Organisation on improving the conduct of the press intruding into the private lives of non-political public figures.

Answer

The independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) is part of the strengthened system of independent, self regulation of the press which has developed since the publication of the Leveson Report. IPSO has been subject to external review, and found to have made important achievements in demonstrating itself to be an independent and effective regulator.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
291587
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Conduct Press Privacy Independent Press Standards Organisation
Link
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