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Doorstepping: why journalists knock on doors and how it is regulated
Doorstepping, also known as doorknocking, is when journalists approach people at their homes or workplaces to seek information or comment, or build relationships. It can serve the public interest by allowing journalists to verify facts and give people a fair opportunity to respond, but it also carries risks, particularly where privacy, grief or distress are involved, as Head of Communications John Davidson writes
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Lord Faulks reflects on six years steering IPSO through a changing media landscape
As he steps down as Chair of IPSO, Lord Faulks considers how digital disruption, newsroom pressures, and high‑profile rulings shaped his tenure
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WATCH: Forewarned & forearmed: Editorial standards in the age of AI
IPSO’s expert webinar on AI misinformation, responsible AI use, and the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism and public trust.
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Recent rulings
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03918-25 Moshelian v The National
Michelle Moshelian complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that The National breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “ISRAEL IS 'DRUNK ON IMPUNITY', SAYS GAZA SURGEON”, published on 14 September 2025.
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05889-25 Stewart v dailyrecord.co.uk
Norna Stewart complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that dailyrecord.co.uk breached Clause 1 of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “Asylum seekers to be offered £100 a week to leave taxpayer-funded hotels”, published on 10 November 2025.
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05702-25 Read v Newbury Weekly News
Daniel Read complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that Newbury Weekly News breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) and Clause 2 (Privacy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “Thatcham man Daniel Read denies sending obscene or menacing message”, published on 15 May 2025, and an article headlined “Obscene message charge is dropped" published on 11 September 2025.
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