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Intimidating the minister
Brian Cathcart on Mail and Telegraph attacks on Culture Secretary Maria Miller over press regulation.
7/6/13
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Is a "Leveson agenda" lurking behind the latest lobbying scandal?
Responds to criticism of Lord Soley for linking a parliamentary lobbying scandal with newspaper backlash against politicians after Leveson.
3/6/13
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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
Briefings
The Daily Mail, Independent Regulation and Double Standards
Hugh Tomlinson argues the Daily Mail backs independent statutory oversight of others, citing its coverage of the Legal Services Board and the Bar Standards Board.
2/6/13
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The Guardian and the Geidt story
Notes the Guardian's correction of a May 2013 leading article about Sir Christopher Geidt and press regulation.
Can you help the Campaign for Freedom of Information? - Urgent Appeal for Funds
Evan Harris appeals for funds for the Campaign for Freedom of Information, which faces financial difficulties.
1/6/13
Campaigns
The tragedy of Lucy Meadows and the cynicism of the press
On the Lucy Meadows inquest, where the coroner urged prompt implementation of the Leveson recommendations, and the press treatment of the teacher.
29/5/13
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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
Briefings
Arbitration and local papers
Hugh Tomlinson QC addresses local and regional press concerns about the Leveson recommendation that a self-regulator offer an arbitration service.
27/5/13
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The press Royal Charter and the concession that never was
Gordon Ramsay of the Media Standards Trust examines reports that PressBoF Charter supporters had conceded an industry veto over appointments to a new regulator's board.
17/5/13
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