TUC response to the Leveson Inquiry

date: 29 November 2012

embargo: For immediate release

Responding to the Leveson Inquiry published today (Thursday), the TUC said:

'The TUC, like all others with a deep commitment to a free press, looked to the Leveson Inquiry to produce proposals for a system of regulation that will give us a press free from domination either by the state or over-mighty owners.

'We believe that this detailed and wide-ranging report represents an important step forward.

'The onus is now with the politicians and the owners to rise to the challenge and ensure that the report leads to a system of regulation that is fair, transparent, equal and sustainable.

'We particularly welcome the recognition of the need for a conscience clause for journalists, something which will go some way to addressing the culture of newsroom bullying exposed during the course of the inquiry. We would look for working journalists, as well as representatives of the public, to have a strong role in the regulatory body.'

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Contacts:

Media enquiries:
Liz Chinchen T: 020 7467 1248 M: 07778 158175 E: media@tuc.org.uk
Rob Holdsworth T: 020 7467 1372 M: 07717 531150 E: rholdsworth@tuc.org.uk
Alex Rossiter T: 020 7467 1337 M: 07887 572130 E: arossiter@tuc.org.uk