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The Press Complaints Commission (pcc)is an independent body set up to deal with complaints about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines (and their websites) and the conduct of journalists who work for print media.

 

Their purpose is to serve the public by holding editors to account. They strive to protect the rights of individuals, while preserving appropriate freedom of expression for the press. They also aim to promote high standards by developing clear guidance and practical principles through their rulings, and offering training and advice to editors and journalists.

Ten of the Commission’s 17 members (including the Chairman) are public members with no connection to the newspaper and magazine industry. The remaining seven are serving editors of newspapers and magazines. 

The Code deals with issues such as accuracy and privacy in reporting and sets out requirements for how journalists should behave in gathering the news.

The Code is written – and updated annually – by a separate organisation called the Editors’ Code of Practice Committee.