latest press releases

HACKED OFF CONDEMNS MALONEY'S PRESS HARASSMENT
Hacked Off condemns the press for forcing Kellie Maloney to reveal private details of her new life as a woman; Joan Smith says she should have had a choice.
Statement from Hacked Off on Dan Evans sentence
Dr Evan Harris comments on the suspended sentence given to former Sunday Mirror and News of the World reporter Dan Evans for phone hacking conspiracy.
Statement from Hacked Off on the dismissal of Tulisa Contostavlos's trial
Joan Smith says the collapse of Tulisa Contostavlos's trial exposes the myth that press malpractice ended when the News of the World closed.
Hacked Off responds to phone hacking trial sentencing
Hacked Off says newspapers must implement the Leveson recommendations as Andy Coulson, Greg Miskiw, Neville Thurlbeck, James Weatherup and Glenn Mulcaire are sentenced.
Hacked Off responds to phone hacking trial verdicts so far
Hacked Off responds to the phone hacking trial verdicts, including Andy Coulson's guilty verdict and five guilty pleas.
Joan Smith appointed Executive Director of Hacked Off
Journalist and campaigner Joan Smith is appointed Executive Director of Hacked Off, succeeding Brian Cathcart.
Hacked Off responds to appointment of IPSO board
Hacked Off director Brian Cathcart responds to IPSO's announcement of its board.

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