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Press bosses' new regulator would shield papers from investigations and fines
Explains how the press bosses' proposed regulator would shield papers from investigations and fines, as the old PCC did.
9/7/13
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Hacked Off respond to Murdoch recall
Dr Evan Harris welcomes the Culture Committee's decision to recall Rupert Murdoch following the recording of him talking to Sun journalists.
Independent Press Standards Organisation no more than "a cynical rebranding exercise"
Professor Brian Cathcart calls the proposed Independent Press Standards Organisation a cynical rebranding of the PCC.
News International's new baby
Comment on News International's launch of a new press-standards organisation via the Newspaper Society and Newspaper Publishers Association.
8/7/13
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Press bullies say 'get stuffed' to Leveson and the rule of law
Brian Cathcart argues the new Independent Press Standards Organisation is a revamped PCC, first published in Guardian Comment is Free.
8/7/13
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Hacked Off calls on Culture Committee to recall Murdoch
Dr Evan Harris writes to John Whittingdale urging the Culture Committee to recall Rupert Murdoch after new evidence on his testimony.
Royal Charter: the wait goes on
Brian Cathcart on Maria Miller giving precedence to the press-backed charter route and the pressure on the Culture Secretary.
5/7/13
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Victims of press abuse urge Maria Miller to resist press pressure and send Parliament's charter to Privy Council for approval
Open letter from victims of press abuse urging Maria Miller to resist press pressure and send Parliament's charter to the Privy Council.
3/7/13
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The Sun and Mail on Sunday: not fit to regulate themselves as they demand
Brian Cathcart argues the Sun and Mail on Sunday are unfit to regulate themselves as they demand.
1/7/13
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The Leveson Royal Charter: Why are we waiting?
Brian Cathcart asks why the Royal Charter approved by Parliament in March 2013 had still not been implemented three months on.
28/6/13
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