Leveson inquiry into UK press: the experts respond

Tim Burrowes

November 30, 2012 10:42

First posted on The Conversation By Sunanda Creagh

Lord Justice Leveson has released the recommendations of the Inquiry into the Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press, which was prompted by the Murdoch press phone hacking scandal that erupted last year.

Among the key points is a recommendation for an independent press regulatory that is backed by law.

That suggestion has already been rejected by British Prime Minister David Cameron, citing concern for press freedom but his coalition partner, Lib Dems leader Nick Clegg supports the idea.

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Tim Burrowes

I write about the world's media and marketing industry from an Australian perspective Australian lens. I've worked in the UK, Middle East, Asia & Australia. I founded Mumbrella, which we sold in 2017.