A Bill to provide the framework for the appointment and functions of a Press Council to act independently and in the public interest to promote and protect freedom of expression, including freedom of the press, in communicating information and opinions to the public, to encourage and maintain professional standards and practices, and to provide redress for victims of professional misconduct; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
30 April 2013
The bill would create an independent Press Council to regulate the press in the public interest, safeguarding freedom of expression while encouraging high professional standards. It sets out how the council is appointed and what it should do to promote standards and handle complaints, including providing redress for people affected by misconduct. The aim is to balance a free press with accountability and proper remedies for victims of wrongdoing.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Lords. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage in the Lords, followed by further readings before consideration by the Commons.
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