Press: Standards
Lords · Question HL303 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Watts
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take, if any, to introduce legislation to raise standards in the British press.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Twycross, 1 Jun 2026
In the UK, there is a self-regulatory system for the press, which is independent from Government. This is important for press freedom and to ensure the public has access to accurate and trustworthy information from a range of different sources. However, w...