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Implement Leveson - independent press regulation with statutory underpinning

Closed 299 signatures

What the petition asks

This week we have had another two intrusive stories about celebrities which were not in the public interest.

Let’s do what should have happened in 2012, let’s introduce proper standards to our press.
The culmination of the Leveson Inquiry was a series of recommendations, including a new watchdog independent of MPs and newspapers, with statutory underpinning.

These recommendations were not taken into law because politicians accepted assurances from newspaper owners.

Let’s do what should have happened in 2012, let’s introduce proper standards to our press.

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Timeline

1 Oct 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 299
Status Closed
Opened 1 Oct 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.