UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1115
Independent Press Council Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill proposes setting up an Independent Press Council to oversee and regulate how newspapers and news organisations behave. Rather than the media regulating itself, this new body would handle complaints from the public and ensure news outlets follow proper standards of accuracy and fairness.
Presented by Lord Lester of Herne Hill.
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Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Lords
- 1st reading11 Dec 2012
- 2nd reading