We’ve launched a public call for information to gather views on press regulation in the UK.
Ten years ago today, Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gave approval to a Royal Charter governing the self-regulation of the press.
The Press Recognition Panel (PRP) was then created in 2014 following the Leveson Inquiry into the culture, practices, and ethics of the press in the light of criminal activity by some news publishers, including phone hacking.
The PRP was established as the official independent body responsible for ensuring that regulators of the UK press and other news publishers are independent, properly funded and able to protect the public. Ten years on from the creation of the Royal Charter, the PRP remains determined to achieve those dual goals; to protect the interests of the public and provide access to redress for press harm whilst also upholding freedom of speech. We are independent from Government, the industry or any other third party.
Our Royal Charter requires us to report annually on how well the system is working. In producing our independent report, we would like to consider the full range of perspectives of people interested in and affected by our work. This is why we are today launching our call for information.
If you have any information that you would like us to consider, we are happy to receive feedback in writing, by phone, or face-to-face.
The call for information will close on 15 January 2024.
This year we are intending to explore in our report:
If you would like to respond on any of these subjects, please see the call for information background and question document at the link below.
We also invite people and organisations to share case studies and personal stories about their experiences using the complaints processes and redress mechanisms of the press and news publishers.
Write to us: Mappin House, 4 Winsley Street, London W1W 8HF
Email: Consultation@pressrecognitionpanel.org.uk
Phone: 020 3443 7072
If you would like to meet with us, please contact us using the details above to arrange.
Where appropriate, the PRP wishes to publish a list of respondents and their responses. We may also quote or refer to specific responses in our final report. When providing information, please indicate if you do not wish your name or response to be published.
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