We need a FAIR press, make it illegal for papers to print misleading information

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

The EU referendum, elections, the Iraq war. These are just few of the pivotal events when misleading reports in the press has led to people making the wrong decisions. We have a free press but we don't have a FAIR press. And one is pointless without the other as it makes a mockery of democracy.

During the Iraq war most tabloids took the 'for war' side.
At every general election newspapers tell readers which Party to vote for.
Before the EU referendum misinformation was printed in the press countless times - ending migration, £350m being sent to Brussels, it will stop immigration are a few examples.
No one it seems can hold the press to account - they can print what they wish so long as no one is being defamed. We need to legislate to ensure newspaper reporting is fair and balanced.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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Timeline

7 Jul 2016	Petition opened for signatures
19 Jul 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Jul 2016

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