Recurring Harms

Six patterns of press harm run through decades of Hacked Off's case studies. Explore each one below.

Phone Hacking

Illegal interception of private voicemails, on an industrial scale.

Harassment & Sustained Intrusion

Relentless pursuit that turns everyday life into an ordeal.

Misrepresentation & Inaccuracy

False stories printed as fact, corrected too late or not at all.

Intrusion into Grief & Shock

Private tragedy turned into public spectacle.

Discrimination

Coverage that targets people for who they are, not what they've done.

Trial by Media

Guilt assumed and printed, before any court has ruled.