House of Lords on Press Regulation
On 23 March, the House of Lords Select Committee on Communications released its report: Press Regulation: where are we now? The Committee’s report discusses the history of press regulation, what has happened since the publication… Read More »
ICO publishes data protection guide for the media
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today published Data Protection and Journalism: A Guide for the Media. The publication of the guide follows a consultation on draft guidance which took place earlier this year. The guide has… Read More »
ICO consults on guidance for the media
The Information Commissioner’s Office has launched a consultation on draft guidance for the media on the Data Protection Act 1998. The guide has been developed in response to the recommendation in the Leveson Report that… Read More »
Mark Warby QC to speak at JUSTICE Conference
Mark Warby QC of 5RB will speak at the upcoming JUSTICE Human Rights Law Conference on 24th October 2013 at London’s Bloomsbury Hotel. Mark’s session is in the afternoon and is entitled “Freedom of Expression:… Read More »
CJC report on defamation costs published
The Working Group put together by the Civil Justice Council (CJC) to look into costs protection options in defamation and related proceedings published its final report yesterday. The report sets out a number of recommendations… Read More »
Leveson Report published
Today Lord Justice Leveson published his report into the Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press. The report makes findings about the operation of the press, its relationship with politicians and the police, and makes recommendations… Read More »
Leveson Inquiry
In response to a number of requests about availability of counsel involved in the Leveson Inquiry, we can confirm that whilst David Sherborne remains as counsel for the Core Participant Victims, and Christina Michalos as… Read More »
OFCOM recommends press self-regulation
OFCOM has submitted its recommendations on the future of press regulation to The Leveson Inquiry. At the end of evidence given by the Chairman and CEO of Ofcom to the Leveson Enquiry on 1 February… Read More »