Briefings

SLAPPs and the press: why the Anti-SLAPP Bill is the wrong answer
The private members Bill promoted by Baroness Stowell and Sir John Whittingdale would apply to any claim touching a matter of public interest, however meritorious and however properly brought. Hacked Off sets out why it would harm victims of press abuse, and why section 40 was the better answer.
21/9/26
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Professor Arday, IPSO, and the press: steps to end the cycle of tragedy
Guest blog: Professor Paul Wragg, Professor of Media Law at the University of Leeds, on why the press hounding of Professor Jason Arday will happen again unless politicians act.
16/8/26
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Daily Mail Hacking Trial
All the latest on the allegations in the Mail hacking trial
12/2/26
Briefings
71% of Brits back independent press regulation, new polling reveals
Latest polling by Opinium shows overwhelming public support for reform of press regulation
3/2/26
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ITV's The Hack: Policy briefing
ITV's The Hack is broadcast throughout October
24/9/25
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Introducing the Better Media Bill
A bill to protect the public from disinformation and intrusion in the media, and to enhance the freedom and independence of the press.
24/9/25
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Statutory reports on media use of arbitration for data protection claims “missing in action”
The DCMS published its reports on alternative dispute resolution systems.
5/3/25
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The ICO is failing to hold the media to account
ICO's first statutory review of journalism compliance leaves a lot to be desired
18/12/24
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