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PCC remit to cover press websites, journalists’ blogs and podcasts

United Kingdom
15/02/2007
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When dealing with any issues reported in the press make sure you check the publication’s online media as well.

The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) announced last week that material published on UK newspaper and magazine websites will now be included in its remit. This reflects the fact that online articles, blogs and podcasts often contain additional and more damaging material to that contained in the hard copy publication.

As yet, the PCC has introduced no new provisions specially designed for online content. However, its existing Code of Practice dealing with accuracy, privacy and its rules on journalistic best practice now applies equally to online content. Most importantly, the Code requires that the press must take care not to publish inaccurate or misleading material. Generally, where inaccurate material has been published, the Code only requires a transgressor to give a right of reply. However, in relation to significant inaccuracies or distortions, it provides that a correction and, if appropriate, an apology should be published.

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