Weekly told to republish correction after “pedantic” ex-MP’s complaint
Clarification had insufficient prominence, watchdog rules
Press Complaints
The Press Complaints Commission was set up in 1991 to ensure that British newspapers and magazines follow the letter and spirit of the Editor’s Code of Practice which deals with ethical issues such as inaccuracy, privacy, misrepresentation and harassment. The PCC was replaced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) in 2014.
Most complaints are resolved directly by editors to the satisfaction of those complaining. ISPO adjudicates formally on the remainder, with all critical adjudications published in full by the publications involved.
We aim to cover all IPSO adjudications on HoldtheFrontPage, and you will find them here.
Regional daily website posted guide to non-existent property law
IPSO complainant claims article was AI-generated
Former regional editor to join IPSO board
Media regulator appoints new members to board and complaints committee
MP’s complaint against city website partially upheld
Politician objected to story about ‘grimmest village’
Regional reporter wins right to name teenage hammer attacker
High Court judge agrees with application
UKIP candidate loses press complaint over claim he ‘cheered on’ man simulating sex with car
News website cleared in IPSO ruling
Union branch backs editor over police IPSO complaint
Ruling is victory for freedom of the press says NUJ
Watchdog throws out police complaint against newspaper in ‘non-disclosure briefing’ row
Use of term was ‘not significantly inaccurate’ rules IPSO
Council loses IPSO complaint against newspaper over ‘gravy train’ story
Time for authority to get its house in order, says editor
Teacher convicted of dealing cocaine drops IPSO complaint
Website’s clarification resolved issue
News website censured over inaccurate report on ‘sacked’ PC
Officer had not been dismissed from force
City daily censured over reader’s letter which prompted 110 complaints
Reader claimed ‘majority of world conflicts caused by Muslims’
Press watchdog launches new guidance on covering major incidents
Guidelines aim to help reporters “get it right”
Council takes newspaper which exposed free food ‘gravy train’ to IPSO
Reporter and photographer accused of harassment
Rape case report intruded into victim’s grief and shock, IPSO rules
Website required to publish adjudication
Publishers should be fined for editor’s code breaches, says report
Panel highlights cases where regulator has ‘failed to protect public’