Newspaper Press: Regulation
Commons · Question 43706 · Tabled 2 Apr 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Ann Davies
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing mandatory independent press regulation.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 11 Apr 2025
The Government currently has no plans to establish mandatory press regulation.This Government is committed to an independent and free media. Having a press that is completely separate from the Government is important to ensure the public have access to ac...