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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1115

Independent Press Council Bill [HL]

[As Introduced]
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A Bill to provide the framework for the appointment and functions of a Press Council to act independently and in the public interest to promote and protect freedom of expression, including freedom of the press, in communicating information and opinions to the public, to encourage and maintain professional standards and practices, and to provide redress for victims of professional misconduct; and for connected purposes.

Presented by Lord Lester of Herne Hill.
PublicLords1st reading
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Lord Lester of Herne Hill
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Bill passage

Lords

  • 1st reading11 Dec 2012
  • 2nd reading