latest press releases

Press Release: Government to introduce new protections for investigative journalism in Counter Terror Bill after Hacked Off campaign
Government agrees to pursue new protections for journalists from stop and search powers in the Counter-Terrorism Bill after Hacked Off-backed amendments.
Press Release: Hacked Off demand protections for investigative journalism in government’s counter-terror bill
Hacked Off and other campaigners call for protections for investigative journalism in the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill.
Press Release: Victims vow to fight on after Leveson Part Two judicial review finds in favour of government
Victims of press abuse vow to pursue completion of the Leveson Inquiry after a judicial review found for the Government.
New cases of press abuse detailed in Hacked Off report “Thrown to the Wolves”
Hacked Off publishes 'Thrown to the Wolves' on IPSO's fourth anniversary, detailing recent cases of press abuse with quotes from victims.
IPSO's “compulsory” arbitration scheme is neither fair nor compulsory
Hacked Off says IPSO's new 'compulsory' arbitration scheme is the third version, still fails Leveson's requirements and has never been used by a claimant.
Sir Cliff Richard wins privacy case against BBC and South Yorkshire Police
Hacked Off says Sir Cliff Richard's privacy win against the BBC and South Yorkshire Police shows why Leveson Part Two should investigate the media-police relationship.
Dacre resignation provides no comfort to the victims of Daily Mail misconduct and alleged illegal newsgathering
Evan Harris says Paul Dacre's resignation as Daily Mail editor brings no comfort to victims of the Mail's alleged unethical and illegal newsgathering.

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