latest press releases

Hacked Off response to PRP: Leveson is working for independent publishers.  Tell the Government to take action to bring it into effect across the industry
Hacked Off responds to the Press Recognition Panel call for views, urging the Government to bring the Leveson system into effect across the industry.
Hacked Off responds: Women MPs from across the House of Commons “express solidarity” with Meghan Markle over racist and sexist abuse from the press.
Hacked Off responds to a letter from cross-party women MPs expressing solidarity with Meghan Markle over press reporting about her.
Hacked Off: IPSO’s credibility sinking without a trace, as updated MST Report finds body fails more Leveson criteria than 2013 Report
The Media Standards Trust publishes an update to its 2013 assessment of IPSO against the 38 Leveson criteria, finding IPSO fails more criteria than before, on its five-year anniversary.
Hacked Off: Ben Stokes launches privacy action against The Sun
Hacked Off responds to reports that Ben Stokes is suing The Sun for privacy invasion over its coverage of a family tragedy, and says The Sun should have joined an independent regulator.
Prince Harry claim expected to allege hacking of Princess Diana, as Byline report Piers Morgan and Rebekah Brooks likely to be named in Prince's litigation
Byline Investigates reports Prince Harry's claim may allege hacking of Princess Diana and name Piers Morgan; Hacked Off says completing Leveson is clearer than ever.
Prince Harry brings hacking claim against Sun publisher
Byline Investigates reports Prince Harry has brought a phone hacking claim against News Group Newspapers and Mirror Group; Hacked Off renews calls to complete Leveson.
Hacked Off comment on Prince Harry & Duchess of Sussex legal action: Absence of press regulation fails all victims of press abuse
Nathan Sparkes comments on the Sussexes' legal action against the Mail on Sunday, saying absent press regulation fails all victims of press abuse.

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