Press Recognition Panel (PRP)
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The independent body set up following the Leveson Inquiry to ensure regulators of the press and news publishers are able to protect the public.
The PRP is calling for:
✅ Publishers to join or form recognised independent regulators, or reform IPSO
✅ Government to encourage this change & strengthen accountability
✅ The public to share their views through our Call for Information 👇
✅ Publishers to join or form recognised independent regulators, or reform IPSO
✅ Government to encourage this change & strengthen accountability
✅ The public to share their views through our Call for Information 👇
Call for information on the effectiveness and future direction of press regulation in the UK – September 2025 - Press Recognition Panel
Introduction The Press Recognition Panel (PRP) oversees press regulation in the UK. Established by Royal Charter in 2014 following the Leveson Inquiry, we operate independently of Government, Parliame...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The PRP is calling for:
✅ Publishers to join or form recognised independent regulators, or reform IPSO
✅ Government to encourage this change & strengthen accountability
✅ The public to share their views through our Call for Information 👇
✅ Publishers to join or form recognised independent regulators, or reform IPSO
✅ Government to encourage this change & strengthen accountability
✅ The public to share their views through our Call for Information 👇
PRP Chair Kathryn Cearns OBE says:
“This research shows a clear public demand for press regulation that is independent, effective and accountable, and overwhelming opposition to industry-run models such as IPSO acting as the regulator and final arbitrator of complaints.”
“This research shows a clear public demand for press regulation that is independent, effective and accountable, and overwhelming opposition to industry-run models such as IPSO acting as the regulator and final arbitrator of complaints.”
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
PRP Chair Kathryn Cearns OBE says:
“This research shows a clear public demand for press regulation that is independent, effective and accountable, and overwhelming opposition to industry-run models such as IPSO acting as the regulator and final arbitrator of complaints.”
“This research shows a clear public demand for press regulation that is independent, effective and accountable, and overwhelming opposition to industry-run models such as IPSO acting as the regulator and final arbitrator of complaints.”
⚖️ Access to justice matters
🔵 Only 1 in 4 think the press pays attention to complaints from the public, compared with 4 in 5 who say it listens to the rich.
🔵 Only 1 in 5 believe an ordinary person would see a false or misleading story corrected, while 2 in 3 think a politician or celebrity would.
🔵 Only 1 in 4 think the press pays attention to complaints from the public, compared with 4 in 5 who say it listens to the rich.
🔵 Only 1 in 5 believe an ordinary person would see a false or misleading story corrected, while 2 in 3 think a politician or celebrity would.
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
⚖️ Access to justice matters
🔵 Only 1 in 4 think the press pays attention to complaints from the public, compared with 4 in 5 who say it listens to the rich.
🔵 Only 1 in 5 believe an ordinary person would see a false or misleading story corrected, while 2 in 3 think a politician or celebrity would.
🔵 Only 1 in 4 think the press pays attention to complaints from the public, compared with 4 in 5 who say it listens to the rich.
🔵 Only 1 in 5 believe an ordinary person would see a false or misleading story corrected, while 2 in 3 think a politician or celebrity would.
🔵 Nine in ten people say the press often publishes exaggerated stories just to get attention.
🔵 Eight in ten think it fails to represent people & groups fairly.
🔵 Seven in ten say it often publishes false or misleading info.
🔵 Four in five think it often invades privacy.
🔵 Eight in ten think it fails to represent people & groups fairly.
🔵 Seven in ten say it often publishes false or misleading info.
🔵 Four in five think it often invades privacy.
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🔵 Nine in ten people say the press often publishes exaggerated stories just to get attention.
🔵 Eight in ten think it fails to represent people & groups fairly.
🔵 Seven in ten say it often publishes false or misleading info.
🔵 Four in five think it often invades privacy.
🔵 Eight in ten think it fails to represent people & groups fairly.
🔵 Seven in ten say it often publishes false or misleading info.
🔵 Four in five think it often invades privacy.
The findings, released as @itvx.com’s #TheHack concludes tonight with scenes at the #Leveson Inquiry, show many people believe problematic practices like those highlighted by the series haven’t gone away.
In fact, most think misleading reporting and unfair coverage are becoming more common.
In fact, most think misleading reporting and unfair coverage are becoming more common.
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🔵 Around four in five support major news sources being regulated.
🔵 More than half (54%) want a regulator independent of both government and the press industry, while only one in five (22%) favour a government-backed body.
🔵 Just 3% support regulation by an industry-run body.
🔵 More than half (54%) want a regulator independent of both government and the press industry, while only one in five (22%) favour a government-backed body.
🔵 Just 3% support regulation by an industry-run body.
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🔵 Around four in five support major news sources being regulated.
🔵 More than half (54%) want a regulator independent of both government and the press industry, while only one in five (22%) favour a government-backed body.
🔵 Just 3% support regulation by an industry-run body.
🔵 More than half (54%) want a regulator independent of both government and the press industry, while only one in five (22%) favour a government-backed body.
🔵 Just 3% support regulation by an industry-run body.