Press: Regulation
Commons · Question 45314 · Tabled 8 Apr 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 25 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Steve Witherden
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of introducing a press regulator that is independent of (a) the media industry and (b) politicians.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 25 Apr 2025
This Government is committed to an independent and free media, one that is completely separate from the Government and politicians. An independent self-regulatory regime is important to ensure the press adheres to clear and high standards. We are also cle...