latest press releases

Victims of press abuse given green light for legal challenge to Government’s cancellation of Leveson Part Two
Victims of press abuse are given permission to proceed with their Judicial Review of the Government's cancellation of Leveson Part Two on all grounds.
The fight goes on: Government cave-in to press industry cover-up to be challenged at every turn
Hacked Off responds to the Commons vote removing the Lords amendment to the Data Protection Bill that would have required completion of the Leveson Inquiry.
126 leading academics tell Parliament: back reforms to implement Leveson and finish the Inquiry
On the eve of the Data Protection Bill vote, 126 academics from 35 universities write to Parliamentarians urging them to back the Leveson amendments.
Sunday Times blagger-turned-whistleblower criticises Government response to his revelations of extensive illegality done for the newspaper
Hacked Off responds to former journalist John Ford's revelations of illegality for the Sunday Times and the Government's defence of cancelling Leveson Part Two.
Government announces suppression of Public Inquiry into police, press and political corruption and seeks repeal of Leveson’s access to justice recommendation
Hacked Off responds to the Government's announcement that Leveson Part Two will be cancelled and that it will seek repeal of the access to justice recommendation.
Statement by Hugh Grant following the Hugh Grant-Mirror Group Joint Statement in Open Court
Hugh Grant's statement after his Mirror Group phone hacking settlement, donating the damages to Hacked Off and noting admissions of high-level concealment.
Former police officer and Crimewatch presenter Jacqui Hames calls for Leveson Part Two after settling hacking claim
Jacqui Hames, after News Group admitted responsibility and apologised in open court for hacking and harassment, calls for Leveson Part Two.

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