Written questions

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...