Rulings

All rulings made by the Complaints Committee are published in full, along with summaries of all complaints which have been resolved via mediation by IPSO

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  • Complainant Title 00283-26 Levick v The Times

    Complaint Summary

    Adam Levick complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that The Times breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “Families count...

    • Published date
      • 23 July 2026
    • Outcome
      • Breach - sanction: publication of correction
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy

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  • Complainant Title 05905-25 Garswood v Lancashire Telegraph

    Complaint Summary

    Dion Garswood complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that the Lancashire Telegraph breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “Man...

    • Published date
      • 23 July 2026
    • Outcome
      • Breach - sanction: publication of correction
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy

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  • Complainant Title 06167-25 Holmwood v Norwich Evening News

    Complaint Summary

    Jenny Holmwood complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that the Norwich Evening News breached Clause 1 (Accuracy), Clause 2 (Privacy) and Clause 4 (Intrusion into grief or...

    • Published date
      • 21 July 2026
    • Outcome
      • Breach - sanction: publication of adjudication
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
    • 2 Privacy
    • 4 Intrusion into grief or shock

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  • Complainant Title 06665-25 Beggs v edinburghlive.co.uk

    Complaint Summary

    William Beggs complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that edinburghlive.co.uk breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “Victim calls for...

    • Published date
      • 16 July 2026
    • Outcome
      • No breach - after investigation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy

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  • Complainant Title 05971-25 Moshelian v The National

    Complaint Summary

    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 “Number of...

    • Published date
      • 16 July 2026
    • Outcome
      • No breach - after investigation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy

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  • Complainant Title Resolution Statement – 00700-26 A woman v expressandstar.com

    Complaint Summary

    A woman complained on behalf of her daughter to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that the expressandstar.com breached Clause 1 (Accuracy), Clause 2 (Privacy) and Clause 11 (Victims...

    • Published date
      • 16 July 2026
    • Outcome
      • Resolved - IPSO mediation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
    • 2 Privacy
    • 11 Victims of sexual assault

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  • Complainant Title 06134-25 Beggs v Daily Record

    Complaint Summary

    William Beggs complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that the Daily Record breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in: an article headlined “HOW...

    • Published date
      • 16 July 2026
    • Outcome
      • No breach - after investigation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy

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  • Complainant Title 05977-25 Green v Blackpool Gazette

    Complaint Summary

    Ryan Green complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that Blackpool Gazette breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “Police identify...

    • Published date
      • 16 July 2026
    • Outcome
      • No breach - after investigation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy

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  • Complainant Title 05915-25 Hackett v Eastern Daily Press

    Complaint Summary

    Neil Hackett complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that Eastern Daily Press breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) and Clause 2 (Privacy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in...

    • Published date
      • 16 July 2026
    • Outcome
      • No breach - after investigation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
    • 2 Privacy

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  • Complainant Title 02686-25 Mayo v East Anglian Daily Times

    Complaint Summary

    Victoria Mayo complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that the East Anglian Daily Times breached Clause 1 (Accuracy), Clause 2 (Privacy) and Clause 3 (Harassment) of the Editors’ Code...

    • Published date
      • 16 July 2026
    • Outcome
      • Breach - sanction: publication of correction
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
    • 2 Privacy
    • 3 Harassment

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