About us

The Hacked Off Campaign was established in 2011 in response to the phone-hacking revelations and campaigns for a free and accountable press for the public.

We work closely with victims
of press abuse.

We believe the press should be held accountable to standards which protect the public, strengthen democracy and safeguard freedom of expression.

Our mission is to create a safer environment by upholding standards not just for the public but also for journalists working in the industry.

Britain deserves a better press to fight corruption and uphold the strongest principles of journalism without abuse, intimidation, or unethical and inaccurate reporting.

RECURRING HARMS

The UK press has recurring patterns of harmful behaviour - we expose some of the most common so you can explore them too.

Phone HackingIllegal interception of private voicemails, on an industrial scale.Harassment & Sustained IntrusionRelentless pursuit that turns everyday life into an ordeal.Misrepresentation & InaccuracyFalse stories printed as fact, corrected too late or not at all.Intrusion into Grief & ShockPrivate tragedy turned into public spectacle.DiscriminationCoverage that targets people for who they are, not what they've done.Trial by MediaGuilt assumed and printed, before any court has ruled.See all recurring harms →

CASE STUDIES

Some victims of press abuse are household names. Many others are not. Below are just a few of their stories.

Hugh GrantOne of the first public figures to expose phone hacking.Milly DowlerThe hacking case that triggered a national reckoning.Prince Harry & Meghan MarkleOngoing legal battles over unlawful press intrusion.HillsboroughDecades of false reporting compounded a national tragedy.The McCann FamilyYears of press speculation following a child's disappearance.Christopher JefferiesFalsely implicated in a murder he had nothing to do with.See all case studies →

About us

The Hacked Off Campaign was established in 2011 in response to the phone-hacking revelations and campaigns for a free and accountable press for the public.We work closely with victimsof press abuse.

Will you join us?

The Hacked Off Campaign was established in 2011 in response to the phone-hacking revelations and campaigns for a free and accountable press for the public.

We work closely with victims
of press abuse.