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Justice Secretary discusses changes in 'no win, no fee' agreements with Leveson
Ken Clarke and Lord Justice Leveson discussed changes to conditional fee agreements and a possible non-judicial body to handle small libel and privacy claims.
30/5/12
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Ken Clarke: information uncovered by Operation Motorman 'startling'
Ken Clarke told the Leveson Inquiry he was shocked by the extent of data mining by private detectives revealed by the Information Commissioner's reports.
30/5/12
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Cable: News Corp made 'veiled threats' against Lib Dems over BSkyB bid
Vince Cable told the Leveson Inquiry News Corporation made 'veiled threats' against the Liberal Democrats over the BSkyB bid, and said self-regulation had not worked.
30/5/12
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Gove denies advanced knowledge of BSkyB bid
Michael Gove told the Leveson Inquiry he had no advance knowledge of News Corporation's BSkyB bid, and discussed his meetings with News Corp executives.
29/5/12
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Hacked Off welcomes decision of CPS not to press charges against Guardian's Amelia Hill
Hacked Off welcomes the CPS decision not to charge Guardian journalist Amelia Hill, calling it a case of public interest journalism.
Journalism and the public interest: a Hacked Off initiative
Brian Cathcart argues that the Amelia Hill case shows the law on journalism and the public interest is unsatisfactory and needs better public interest defences.
29/5/12
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Leveson opens up about his plans for future press regulation
During Tony Blair's appearance, Lord Justice Leveson set out his thinking on a future body to replace and improve on the Press Complaints Commission.
29/5/12
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Home Secretary raised concerns about links between Met Police and News of the World
Theresa May told the Leveson Inquiry she wrote to Scotland Yard in July 2011 about the Met's contract with Neil Wallis's PR firm.
29/5/12
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Leveson has heated argument with Michael Gove over press regulation
Michael Gove told the Leveson Inquiry he opposed regulating the press, leading to a heated exchange with Lord Justice Leveson.
29/5/12
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Comment: The trouble with Tony
Brian Cathcart comments on Tony Blair's evidence to the Leveson Inquiry and his relationship with the press.
28/5/12
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