Accountability for the British media.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I believe the press has become too polarized as a result of bias reporting and intentionally misleading articles and have split the UK. If nothing is done I believe this situation can only worsen and further divide our united kingdom.

The British mainstream media wields an extremely powerful ability to change public opinion on almost any topic. They have a duty and responsibility to the British people to be impartial and report the facts of events that are in the interest of the public. They should favour no political party or group and correct any mistakes made. A free press is a critical part of any free democracy, but verifiably false news and misleading reporting have no place in a free press.

Why it was rejected

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Criminalise the publication of unfounded false statements by the media
Criminalise the publication of unfounded false statements by the media

Ensure balance and fairness in political reporting
Ensure balance and fairness in political reporting

Corrections and clarifications in UK media to be as prominent as original story
Corrections and clarifications in UK media to be as prominent as original story

Timeline

27 May 2020	Petition opened for signatures
2 Jun 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Jun 2020

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