Dear MeCCSA colleagues,
The MeCCSA executive committee has submitted a formal response to the DCMS consultation on the Leveson inquiry and its implementation. Specifically this consultation sought evidence regarding Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 and if Part 2 of Leveson should go ahead.
In summary our submission states:
MeCCSA is in favour of commencing Section 40 because it is a vital part of the system of press regulation established by the Royal Charter that will:
• Give access to justice for ordinary people who are victims of press abuse.
• Protect the press (in particular, the smaller news publishers) from large legal costs.
• End political influence in press regulation.
MeCCSA is in favour of Leveson Part 2 because:
• The full extent of corrupt relations between press and the police remain unknown.
• Public trust in the press will likely continue to be low until such an inquiry has taken place and effective remedies are put in place.
You can read the full MeCCSA submission on our website:
http://www.meccsa.org.uk/news/response-submitted-by-meccsa-to-the-dcms-consultation-on-the-leveson-inquiry-and-its-implementation/
Or in PDF format:
http://bit.ly/MeCCSA-response_Leveson2017
If you are preparing an individual response to the DCMS, deadline for submissions is today (10th January at 17:00):
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-leveson-inquiry-and-its-implementation
All the best,
Einar
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