latest press releases

Hacked Off: Mahmood guilty verdict underscores need for Leveson Two
Hacked Off's Dr Evan Harris says the Mazher Mahmood guilty verdict has far-reaching implications for convictions based on his stings and strengthens the case for Leveson Part Two.
PRESS RELEASE - Victims of phone hacking: Commons Privileges Committee Report findings on News Corp executives underscores need for completion of Leveson Inquiry
Dr Evan Harris says the Commons Privileges Committee report on News Corp executives shows the full truth about illegality at the News of the World is still unknown, and calls for Leveson Part Two.
Hacked Off comment on general issues engaged by Sunday Mirror's Keith Vaz story
Dr Evan Harris comments on the public interest justification needed for intrusion and hidden cameras in the Sunday Mirror's Keith Vaz story.
PRP defer decision over IMPRESS recognition - Hacked Off reaction
Hacked Off reacts to the Press Recognition Panel deferring its decision on IMPRESS recognition after industry lobbying letters.
Press abuse victims welcome David Cameron agreement to meet
Victims of press abuse welcome David Cameron's PMQs statement that he would meet them, having last done so in November 2012.
Hacked Off respond to the NMA's attack on IMPRESS: "ill-tempered and poorly reasoned"
Hacked Off responds to the News Media Association's submission to the Press Recognition Panel's call for evidence on IMPRESS recognition.
Hacked Off responds to IPSO "Queen Backs Brexit" Adjudication
Dr Evan Harris responds to IPSO upholding a complaint against The Sun over its 'Queen Backs Brexit' headline, calling the buried adjudication ineffective.

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