latest press releases

Hacked Off welcomes decision of CPS not to press charges against Guardian's Amelia Hill
Hacked Off welcomes the CPS decision not to charge Guardian journalist Amelia Hill, calling it a case of public interest journalism.
Hacked Off statement on CPS' decision to charge Rebekah Brooks and others
Hacked Off statement welcoming the CPS decision to charge Rebekah Brooks and others.
Hacked Off backs calls for transparency on Government's participation in Leveson inquiry
Hacked Off backs an application by Full Fact, English PEN, the Media Standards Trust and Index on Censorship for transparency on ministers' core participant status in the Leveson Inquiry.
Hacked Off campaign statement on phone hacking report
Martin Moore of Hacked Off says the Select Committee's conclusions that News International misled Parliament and News Corp showed 'wilful blindness' are devastating.
Hacked Off campaign statement on correspondence between James Murdoch and Jeremy Hunt
Hacked Off says Jeremy Hunt's position is untenable after Leveson Inquiry revelations about correspondence between his office and News Corp.
Hacked Off Statement regarding publication of Motorman Blue Book
Hacked Off notes the partial publication of the Motorman files on the Guido Fawkes site, says it was not involved, and calls for full files to be professionally redacted and published.
Hacked Off Campaign Statement about Sky News Email Hacking
Hacked Off renews its call for a public interest defence in law after Sky News admitted hacking emails, noting the Computer Misuse Act has no such defence.

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