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Google executives give evidence to Leveson on online self-regulation and removal of material
Google's David John Collins told the Leveson Inquiry that self-regulation is important online and could be aided by a legal backstop.
26/1/12
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Union chief tells Leveson about blagging and surveillance by journalists
RMT leader Bob Crow told the Leveson Inquiry of being targeted by private investigator Steve Whittamore and of doorstepping and bin searches.
25/1/12
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Leveson gives directions for module 2 of the inquiry
Lord Justice Leveson gave directions for module 2 of the inquiry, on the relationship between press and police, and pledged not to prejudice police investigations.
25/1/12
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Legal blogger defends online self-regulation at the Leveson Inquiry
Lawyer and blogger David Allen Green defended online self-regulation and the reliability of social media at the Leveson Inquiry.
25/1/12
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Greenslade challeges Fake Sheikh's evidence to Leveson Inquiry
Roy Greenslade's written statement challenged the evidence of undercover reporter Mazher Mahmood, the 'Fake Sheikh', over his 1988 resignation from the Sunday Times.
25/1/12
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Paul Dadge: former 7/7 bombings fire fighter speaks out on press intrusion and phone hacking
Former 7/7 firefighter Paul Dadge, pictured in an iconic image of the bombings, describes learning that the News of the World hacked his voicemails.
Sun withdraws appeal against Jefferies contempt conviction
The Sun withdrew its Supreme Court appeal over contempt in its coverage of Christopher Jefferies, as tabloid reporters were questioned at the Leveson Inquiry.
24/1/12
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Campaigner warns of inaccurate reporting of scientific findings
Fiona Fox of the Science Media Centre told the Leveson Inquiry that inaccurate reporting of science, including MMR coverage, can dangerously alter public perception.
24/1/12
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English PEN and Index on Censorship give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry
English PEN and Index on Censorship told the Leveson Inquiry that a statutory backstop could damage free speech, and discussed ombudsmen and co-regulation.
24/1/12
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Women's rights and equality campaigners speak up at Leveson
Women's rights campaigners told the Leveson Inquiry that media portrayal of sex crimes can affect whether women report attacks.
24/1/12
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