Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2019. It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Monday, 4 November 2019 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, when the second part of the Leveson inquiry into regulation of the press will be commenced; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: The government announced in 2018 that it would not be taking forward Part 2 of the Leveson Inquiry. The Inquiry and subsequent police investigations were comprehensive. More than 300 people gave evidence to the Inquiry, and over 40 people were convicted during the three major investigations. The media landscape has changed significantly since Part 1 of the Inquiry. Reopening the Inquiry would cost millions, and we believe it is no longer appropriate, proportionate, or in the public interest to do so. There have been extensive reforms to policing practices, as well as significant changes to press self-regulation.

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