latest press releases

Hacked Off respond to announcement that the Press Recognition Panel is open for applications
Hugh Tomlinson QC welcomes the Press Recognition Panel opening for applications from regulators on 10 September 2015.
Public gives damning verdict on IPSO after first year
Polling a year after IPSO's creation finds two thirds of the public have little or no confidence in the press-funded regulator.
Hacked Off respond to news of Rebekah Brooks News UK return
Hacked Off reaction to Rebekah Brooks's return to head News UK, with a comment from Dr Evan Harris.
Dr Evan Harris and Daisy Cooper appointed Joint Executive Directors of Hacked Off
Announces the appointment of Dr Evan Harris and Daisy Cooper as Joint Executive Directors of Hacked Off.
Joan Smith steps down to concentrate on writing career
Announces that Joan Smith is stepping down as Executive Director of Hacked Off after a year to return to full-time writing.
Years of phone hacking and denial at the Mirror Group – Judge finds
Statement on the High Court judgment finding for eight Mirror Group phone hacking victims, with record privacy damages totalling over £1.2m.
Impress to seek recognition under royal charter
Hacked Off welcomes Impress's plan to seek recognition from the Press Recognition Panel established under the Royal Charter.

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