latest press releases

Sky shows total disregard to standards of corporate governance as James Murdoch re-installed as Chairman
Dr Evan Harris of Hacked Off responds to Sky's re-appointment of James Murdoch as chairman four years after he left during the phone hacking scandal.
"Reasons for delay are flawed and unconvincing": Hacked Off calls on Minister to trigger access to justice measure immediately
Hacked Off writes to Culture Secretary John Whittingdale arguing Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act should be brought into force immediately.
Court of Appeal victory in Mirror hacking case underlines need for completion of Leveson Inquiry
The Court of Appeal dismissed MGN's appeal against damages in the Mirror Group phone hacking litigation and refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Hacked Off Responds to CPS decision to end phone hacking prosecutions
Hacked Off responds to the CPS decision not to bring corporate prosecutions or prosecute former Mirror Group editors over phone hacking.
Hacked Off responds to John Whittingdale's speech to Society of Editors
Hacked Off responds to John Whittingdale's suggestion that the Government may not commence the Leveson legislation.
Hacked Off response to “Free Speech Network” report
Hacked Off responds to a report by the 'Free Speech Network', criticising the Leveson recommendations.
Hacked Off comment on new Phone-Hacking revelations
Dr Evan Harris responds to Greg Miskiw's admissions on Byline.com and Channel 4 News, calling for the full truth to come out.

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