Written questions

Press: Regulation

Commons · Question 3768 · Tabled 2 Sep 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 10 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Tonia Antoniazzi

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the (a) Independent Press Standards Organisation and (b) Royal Charter on press self-regulation.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 10 Sep 2024

Independent and effective self-regulation of the press empowers the public to have trust in what is reported, which is vital to a strong and functioning democracy.