Rulings

All rulings made by the Complaints Committee are published in full, along with summaries of all complaints which have been resolved via mediation by IPSO

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  • Complainant Title 11954-22 Lord v Rochdale Observer

    Complaint Summary

    Decision of the Complaints Committee – 11954-22 Lord v Rochdale Observer Summary of Complaint 1. Craig Lord complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that the Rochdale Observer breached...

    • Published date
      • 9 March 2023
    • Outcome
      • No breach - after investigation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
    • 2 Privacy
    • 4 Intrusion into grief or shock
    • 5 Reporting suicide
  • Complainant Title 11834-22 Phillips v The Sun

    Complaint Summary

    Decision of the Complaints Committee – 11834-22 Phillips v The Sun Summary of Complaint 1. Graham Phillips complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that The Sun breached Clause...

    • Published date
      • 9 March 2023
    • Outcome
      • Breach - sanction: publication of correction
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
  • Complainant Title Satisfactory Remedy – 11792-22 Caves v thestar.co.uk

    Complaint Summary

    Satisfactory Remedy – 11792-22 Caves v thestar.co.uk Summary of Complaint 1. Timothy Caves complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that thestar.co.uk breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the...

    • Published date
      • 9 March 2023
    • Outcome
      • Resolved - satisfactory remedy
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
  • Complainant Title Resolution Statement – 07950-23 Mainwaring v South Wales Argus

    Complaint Summary

    Resolution Statement – 07950-23 Mainwaring v South Wales Argus Summary of Complaint 1. Lewis Mainwaring complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that the South Wales Argus breached...

    • Published date
      • 23 February 2023
    • Outcome
      • Resolved - IPSO mediation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
    • 2 Privacy
    • 10 Clandestine devices and subterfuge
    • 14 Confidential sources

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