How and why was the Press Complaints Commission formed?

Question

Has it provided the public with a satisfactory means of obtaining redress in disputes with British newspapers and magazines, removing the need for any new laws to be brought in by the government to govern Press behavior? Or is it, as some critics say, a toothless watchdog?

Answer 1

It is a voluntary body,formed by the cartel of press barons in order to satisfy the demands of successive governments in areas such as 'good taste',privacy and libel.It is certainly not toothless as it allows the press etc. to 'publish and be damned', safe in the knowledge that they are still above the law, (or at least beyond it's reach). It exists as a tool for the benefit of the press industry,not as an arbiter of good taste and decency.It was formed as a sop to enraged M.P.s who are quite willing to believe that after every 'transgression' they won't do it again, and will tell the naughty newspaper off!

Answer 2

It regulates whats shown on magazines and the media. Like has rules for what is allowed to be shown on the front cover of a magazine. There not doing a very good job though because still violence and swearing and rude stuff in the media which shouldnt be there

Answer 3

i daresay aren't they all