latest briefings & reports

Hacked Off respond to Recognition Panel consultation
Hacked Off's response to the Press Recognition Panel consultation on applying Leveson's independence and effectiveness tests to regulators.
3/8/15
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Ten things you need to know about the Royal Charter
Ten points explaining the Royal Charter on press self-regulation, including that it is not statutory regulation.
29/11/13
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What the PM told Parliament about victims of the press: a reminder
Hacked Off recalls David Cameron's assurances that victims' interests should be uppermost in debate on press regulation, ahead of his Liaison Committee appearance.
9/9/13
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Benefits for journalists of the Leveson Royal Charter
Brian Cathcart sets out how the Leveson Royal Charter would benefit working journalists, countering proprietors' claims.
3/6/13
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PressBoF Charter application: a wrecking manoeuvre
Hacked Off's detailed response to the DCMS consultation on the PressBoF Royal Charter petition, arguing it failed the advertised criteria.
28/5/13
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A Dacre's Dozen - The 12 fatal flaws in the press barons' charter
Evan Harris sets out twelve flaws in the rival press charter published by Associated, News International and the Telegraph. Revised 24 May 2013.
10/5/13
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The Press Barons' go-it-alone draft charter: 10 questions and answers
Ten questions and answers on the draft Royal Charter published by parts of the press as an alternative to the one approved by Parliament.
25/4/13
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