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Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Monday, 19 February 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 March 2024. It was answered by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative) on Friday, 1 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Press Recognition Panel

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the eighth annual report of the Press Recognition Panel, and what steps they plan to take in response to the three main recommendations contained therein.

Answer

HM Government has no plans to take forward the three main recommendations made in the Press Recognition Panel’s eighth annual report on the recognition system.

The Government committed in its manifesto to the repeal of Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013, which we will do through the Media Bill, and has consistently supported the independent self-regulation of the press.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2593
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Press Recognition Panel
Link
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