latest press releases

Hacked Off respond to newspaper industry funded 'Free Speech Network' poll
Brian Cathcart responds for Hacked Off to a Free Speech Network poll, citing YouGov and Carnegie Trust findings that over 75% want independent regulation.
Hacked Off responds to Lord Hunt's speech to the Society of Editors Conference
Brian Cathcart responds on behalf of Hacked Off to Lord Hunt's speech to the Society of Editors Conference, rejecting claims of state regulation.
Hacked Off respond to Tory MPs' letter on press regulation in the Guardian
Hacked Off's response to a Guardian letter from 42 senior Conservative MPs backing limited statutory press regulation and rejecting continued self-regulation.
Senior academics reject press industry plans for self-regulation
Twenty-six senior professors write to the Financial Times rejecting the newspaper industry's plans for continued self-regulation.
Hacked Off welcomes Labour commitment to back Leveson
Hacked Off welcomes Labour's commitment to an independent press regulator underpinned by statute, as announced by Harriet Harman.
Hacked Off statement on claims against the Mirror
Hacked Off director Brian Cathcart says allegations against the Mirror would show unethical and unlawful tabloid practices extended beyond one group.
Hacked Off condemns publication of photographs of Prince
Hacked Off condemns the Sun's publication of photographs of Prince Harry, calling it proof newspapers cannot regulate themselves.

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