Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Introduction to PCC

1. PCC: Press Complaints Commission

2. The Press Complaints Commission is an independent body which deals with complaints from members of the public about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines.

3. Codes of Practise
Harassment
Pre publication advice
Media Attention following Death
Reporting 'Off the record' Information
Court and Inquest Hearings
Hospitals and Similar Institutions
Schools and Children
Discrimination

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6. In 2007, the PCC worked with Cheshire Police to assist the family of Garry Newlove, who had been murdered outside his home in Warrington. The family was concerned about media attention in the run up to the trial of five youths accused of his murder, and came to the PCC for help.