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(1)Jonathan Portes (Daily Mail)

Jonathan Portes, Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Migrants take four jobs for every one that goes to a Briton: Unemployment tumbles by 132,000 in three months', published by the Daily Mail on 14 August 2014, included inaccuracies in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice. The complaint was on-going as of 8 September 2014, at the time of the closure of the PCC. It was therefore considered by the Complaints Committee of the Independent Press Standards Organisation in accordance with the procedures of the PCC.

(2)Brian Goudie (The Scotsman)

Brian Goudie expressed concern about an article which reported details of criminal proceedings against him in Thailand.

(3)Brian Goudie (Daily Record)

Brian Goudie was concerned about an article which reported criminal proceedings against him in Thailand.

(4)A woman (The Daily Telegraph)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission, via her representative, that an article published in The Daily Telegraph on 24 July 2014, headlined "Mother drowned after row with lesbian lover", had made discriminatory and irrelevant references to her sexuality and that of her partner, in breach of Clause 12 (Discrimination) of the Editors' Code of Practice; was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy); had intruded into her grief in breach of Clause 5 (Intrusion into grief or shock); and intruded into her privacy in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy).

(5)A woman (Stroud News & Journal)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission, via her representative, that an article published on the website of the Stroud News & Journal on 25 July 2014, headlined "Wedding guest drowned after tiff with lesbian lover", had made discriminatory and irrelevant references to her sexuality and that of her partner, in breach of Clause 12 (Discrimination) of the Editors' Code of Practice; was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy); had intruded into her grief in breach of Clause 5 (Intrusion into grief or shock); and intruded into her privacy in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy).

(6)A woman (Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission, via her representative, that an article published on the website of the Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard on 25 July 2014 headlined "Wedding guest drowned after tiff with lesbian lover", and a second article published in the newspaper's print edition on 31 July 2014 and headlined "Wedding guest's tragic accident", were discriminatory in breach of Clause 12 (Discrimination) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(7)A woman (Swindon Advertiser)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission, via her representative, that three articles published by the Swindon Advertiser were discriminatory in breach of Clause 12 (Discrimination) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(8)Shoaib Khan (Daily Mail)

Shoaib Khan complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Democracy? No, Britain's now a judicial dictatorship - and it's time for revolution', published in the Daily Mail on 13 August 2014, was inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(9)Ms Claire Page (Woodley & Earley Chronicle)

Ms Claire Page complained to the Press Complaints Commission, via Cllr Keith Baker, that an article headlined 'Tributes flood in to �a little angel'', published by the Woodley & Earley Chronicle on 22 May 2014, intruded into her grief in breach of Clause 5 (Intrusion into grief or shock) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(10)A woman (Best)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article published on the website of Best magazine, Bestdaily.co.uk, on 14 May 2014 identified her as a relative of a person convicted of crime in breach of Clause 9 (Reporting of Crime) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(11)Ms Ann Madarbakus (Derby Telegraph)

Ms Ann Madarbakus complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Squalor: Three arrested after drug fears spark raid at ‘cluttered' house', published by the Derby Telegraph on 19 May 2014, was inaccurate and intrusive in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) and Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(12)A woman (The Daily Telegraph)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Facebook paedophile walks free from court', published by The Daily Telegraph on 14 May 2014, identified her as a relative of a person convicted of crime in breach of Clause 9 (Reporting of Crime) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(13)Press Complaints Commission (The Guardian)

The Press Complaints Commission investigated whether The Guardian had breached Clause 16 (Payments to criminals) of the Editors' Code of Practice in relation to an article headlined 'Yes I was guilty but I was prosecuted on the basis of Constance Briscoe's deception', published on 4 May 2014.

(14)A woman (New Statesman)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'The radicalism of fools - Anti-Semitism and the left', published by the New Statesman in its 24 January 2014 edition, was inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(15)Mr Jonathan Portes (The Daily Telegraph)

Jonathan Portes, Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'We're building an immigration system that puts Britain first', published by The Daily Telegraph on 29 July 2014, included an inaccuracy in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(16)A woman (The Sun)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that The Sun had harassed her in breach of Clause 4 (Harassment) of the Editors’ Code of Practice. The complainant was the victim of a sexual assault by Max Clifford and a witness for the prosecution at his trial. She complained that the newspaper had harassed her by attempting to contact her on four occasions for her comment on the case, despite requests to desist made on her behalf.

(17)A woman (Kentish Gazette)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Woman's relief after PR guru Max Clifford found guilty of historic sex abuse charges', published by the Kentish Gazette on 29 April 2014, was misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice. The complainant was further concerned that the article had identified her as a victim of sexual assault in breach of Clause 11 (Victims of sexual assault) of the Code.

(18)Mr Adrian Yalland (Romsey Advertiser)

Mr Adrian Yalland complained to the Press Complaints Commission that the Romsey Advertiser had disclosed private information about him to a third party without his consent, in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(19)Mr Martin Sewell (The Cambridge Student)

Mr Martin Sewell complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Cambridge Economics supervisor criticised for racist and sexist views', published on the website of The Cambridge Student on 21 June 2012, was inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(20)Mr Stan Collymore (The Sun)

Mr Stan Collymore complained through solicitors to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'I only hit her with open hand', published by The Sun on 24 January 2014, was inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice. He also complained that the newspaper's representatives had engaged in harassment in breach of Clause 4 (Harassment) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(21)Edward Watt (The Herald (Glasgow))

Mr Edward Watt complained to the Press Complaints Commission that The Herald (Glasgow) had published five articles between 2001 and 2013 that contained inaccuracies in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(22)Richard Hillgrove (The Sunday Times)

Richard Hillgrove VI complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'How the Nigella drug allegations surfaced', published by The Sunday Times on 22 December 2013, revealed his identity as a source of information in breach of Clause 14 (Confidential sources) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(23)Northumbria Police (The Independent on Sunday)

Northumbria Police complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Police under fire for handling of Moat manhunt', published by The Independent on Sunday on 5 January 2014, was misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(24)Councillor Jim Moher (Brent & Kilburn Times)

Councillor Jim Moher complained to the Press Complaints Commission that the Brent & Kilburn Times had harassed him in breach of Clause 4 (Harassment).

(25)Mr Rod McLean (Daily Record)

Mr Rod McLean of the Arbroath Lifeboat Station crew complained to the Press Complaints Commission that a photograph published by the Daily Record on 26 February 2014 had been altered in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(26)S & R Motors (Swindon Advertiser)

S & R Motors complained through solicitors that an article headlined 'Trading Standards investigate garage', published by the Swindon Advertiser on 30 January 2014, was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(27)Mr Michael Varey (The People)

Michael Varey complained to the Press Complaints Commission that photographers commissioned, via an agency, to undertake work on behalf of The People had breached the terms of Clause 4 (Harassment) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(28)PCC (The Scottish Sun)

The Press Complaints Commission investigated, on an own-volition basis, whether a payment by The Scottish Sun to a witness in a criminal trial breached Clause 15 (Witness payments in criminal trials) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(29)A man (The Sunday Times)

A man complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Farm inspector sacked after anti-cull tweets', published in The Sunday Times on 29 September 2013, intruded into his private life in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy) and was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(30)Wilton Park School (The Mail on Sunday)

Wilton Park School complained to the Press Complaints Commission through solicitors, on its own behalf and on behalf of seventeen pupils at the School, that an article headlined 'Probe into strict Christian sect school that ‘shut up' girl pupil for 37 days....for making Facebook page', published by The Mail on Sunday on 20 January 2013, breached Clause 6 (Children) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(31)Two employees of RBS's Global Restructuring Group (The Daily Telegraph)

Two employees of the Royal Bank of Scotland's Global Restructuring Group complained to the Press Complaints Commission that articles headlined 'Listen: RBS team argue with small business holders in conference call' and 'RBS, the fight for survival and a legacy of bitterness who cried foul', published on the website of The Daily Telegraph on 25 November 2013, intruded into their privacy in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice and contained information obtained using subterfuge in breach of Clause 10 (Clandestine devices and subterfuge) of the Code.

(32)Julie Johnson (The Echo (Basildon))

Julie Johnson complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Dad jailed for 21st birthday wishes to son', published by The Echo (Basildon) on 7 June 2013, was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) and intrusive in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(33)Julie Johnson (Daily Mail)

Julie Johnson complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Secret court jails father for sending son Facebook greeting on his birthday', published by the Daily Mail on 1 June 2013, was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(34)PAPYRUS (The Sentinel (Staffordshire))

Ged Flynn complained on behalf of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Dad took his own life after police failed to find suicide letters in Vauxhall Combo van', published by The Sentinel (Staffordshire) on 17 September 2013, contained excessive detail about a method of suicide in breach of Clause 5 (Intrusion into grief or shock) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(35)Press Complaints Commission (Sunday World)

In December 2013, the Press Complaints Commission upheld a complaint from June McKibbin, via solicitors, against the Sunday World newspaper. The Commission has now issued a further rebuke to the newspaper for its failure to publish this ruling in compliance with the requirements set out in the Editors' Code of Practice.

(36)Ms June McKibbin (Sunday World)

Ms June McKibbin complained to the Press Complaints Commission, via solicitors, that an article headlined 'Deadly duo...woman knows who killed my brother', published by the Sunday World on 16 June 2013, had intruded into her private life in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(37)Mike Jempson (Daily Mail)

Mike Jempson, Director of the MediaWise Trust, complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'EU uses public cash to back groups that want to stifle Press freedom', published in the Daily Mail on 15 April 2013, was inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(38)Mike Jempson (The Drum)

Mike Jempson, Director of the MediaWise Trust, complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'EU puts £2.3m into ‘Mediadem' project as it seeks a Europe-wide regulation over journalists', published by The Drum on 14 April 2013, was inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(39)Mike Jempson (The Sunday Telegraph)

Mike Jempson, Director of the MediaWise Trust, complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'EU pours millions into groups seeking state control of the press', published by The Sunday Telegraph on 14 April 2013, was inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(40)Mrs Rebecca Louise Elder (Midhurst and Petworth Observer)

Mrs Rebecca Louise Elder, acting on behalf of the parents of a pupil at Fernhurst Pre-School, complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Pre-school child porn web shock', published in the Midhurst and Petworth Observer on 18 July 2013, had included a photograph of the pupil in breach of Clause 6 (Children) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(41)Sir Christopher Geidt (The Guardian)

Sir Christopher Geidt, Private Secretary to HM The Queen, complained via solicitors to the Press Complaints Commission that in three articles published on 8 May 2013, The Guardian had published inaccurate claims in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(42)A man (The Daily Telegraph)

A man complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Planning investigation: ‘we'd say cut down trees before they object'', published by The Daily Telegraph on 11 March 2013, contained information which had been obtained using subterfuge in breach of Clause 10 (Clandestine devices and subterfuge) of the Editors' Code of Practice and was misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Code.

(43)Dr Nicholas Russell (Daily Mirror)

Dr Nicholas Russell complained to the Press Complaints Commission, with the consent of his brother Judge Anthony Russell QC, that an article headlined 'Stuart Hall judge visited gay brothel', published by the Daily Mirror on 24 June 2013, had discriminated against the Judge and intruded into his privacy in breach of Clause 12 (Discrimination) and Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(44)A woman (Croydon Advertiser)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that the Croydon Advertiser had harassed her in breach of Clause 4 (Harassment) of the Editors' Code of Practice in May 2013, and had published an article which identified her in breach of Clause 9 (Reporting of Crime) of the Code in June 2013.

(45)Mr Danny Simpson (The Sun)

Mr Danny Simpson complained through Lewis Silkin solicitors to the Press Complaints Commission that a front page article headlined 'Tulisa's stolen my bloke... and I'm 3 months pregnant' and a further article headlined 'As far as I'm concerned, we were still together... I'm numb', published in The Sun on 16 November 2012, were inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(46)Ms Tulisa Contostavlos (The Sun)

Ms Tulisa Contostavlos complained through Lewis Silkin solicitors to the Press Complaints Commission that a front page article headlined 'Tulisa's stolen my bloke... and I'm 3 months pregnant' and a further article headlined 'As far as I'm concerned, we were still together... I'm numb', published in The Sun on 16 November 2012, were inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(47)Mr Danny Simpson (Daily Mirror)

Mr Danny Simpson complained through Lewis Silkin solicitors to the Press Complaints Commission that a front page headline, 'Tulisa is just a homewrecker... I'm devastated', and an article with the headline 'She's Tu cruel', published in the Daily Mirror on 16 November 2012, were inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(48)Ms Tulisa Contostavlos (Daily Mirror)

Ms Tulisa Contostavlos complained through Lewis Silkin solicitors to the Press Complaints Commission that a front page headline, 'Tulisa is just a homewrecker... I'm devastated', and an article with the headline 'She's Tu cruel', published in the Daily Mirror on 16 November 2012, were inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(49)A woman (The Mail on Sunday)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that the Mail on Sunday had harassed her in breach of Clause 4 (Harassment) of the Editors' Code of Practice in May 2013, and had published an article which identified her and her brother in breach of Clause 9 (Reporting of Crime) of the Code in June 2013.

(50)A man v The Bolton News (The Bolton News)

A man complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article published in The Bolton News in March 2013 was intrusive in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy) and had identified him in breach of Clause 14 (Confidential sources) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(51)A woman (The Sun)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that The Sun had published an article which identified her in breach of Clause 9 (Reporting of Crime) of the Editors' Code of Practice in May 2013.

(52)Christine Hussain (Herald & Post (Luton))

Christine Hussain, an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser at the Emerald Centre Sexual Assault Referral Centre, complained on behalf of a client of the Centre to the Press Complaints Commission that an article published in the Herald and Post (Luton) in 2012 included details about her that breached Clause 11 (Victims of sexual assault) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(53)A woman (The Sunday Times)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that The Sunday Times had harassed her in breach of Clause 4 (Harassment) of the Editors' Code of Practice in May 2013.

(54)A woman (Hemel Hempstead Gazette)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article published by the Hemel Hempstead Gazette had breached Clause 6 (Children) and Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(55)Alexandra and Georgia Pryce (The Daily Telegraph)

Alexandra and Georgia Pryce complained to the Press Complaints Commission, with the consent of their mother Ms Vicky Pryce, that a photograph of Ms Pryce published by The Daily Telegraph on 21 March intruded into her private life in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy) and Clause 4 (Harassment) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(56)Mr Chris Huhne and Ms Carina Trimingham (The Sun)

Mr Chris Huhne and Ms Carina Trimingham complained to the Press Complaints Commission through solicitors that a photograph of Ms Trimingham published on the website and in the print edition of The Sun on 31 March, and a photograph of Mr Huhne published on the website and in the print edition of the newspaper on 1 April, along with the articles they accompanied, were in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(57)Mr Chris Huhne and Ms Carina Trimingham (The Daily Telegraph)

Mr Chris Huhne and Ms Carina Trimingham complained to the Press Complaints Commission through solicitors that a photograph of Mr Huhne and a photograph of Ms Trimingham published on the website and in the print edition of The Daily Telegraph on 1 April 2, along with the articles they accompanied, and a photograph of Mr Huhne with Ms Trimingham published on its website on 5 May and in the print edition on 6 May, breached Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(58)Mr Chris Huhne and Ms Carina Trimingham (Daily Mail)

Mr Chris Huhne and Ms Carina Trimingham complained to the Press Complaints Commission through solicitors that a photograph of Mr Huhne and a photograph of Ms Trimingham published on the website and in the print edition of the Daily Mail on 1 April, along with the articles they accompanied, and a photograph of Mr Huhne with Ms Trimingham published on the website on 5 May and in the print edition on 6 May, breached Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(59)Mr Chris Huhne and Ms Carina Trimingham  (Daily Mirror)

Mr Chris Huhne and Ms Carina Trimingham complained to the Press Complaints Commission through solicitors that a photograph of Mr Huhne and a photograph of Ms Trimingham published on the website and in the print edition of the Daily Mirror on 1 April, along with the articles they accompanied, breached Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(60)Mr Chris Huhne and Ms Carina Trimingham (Sunday Mirror)

Mr Chris Huhne and Ms Carina Trimingham complained to the Press Complaints Commission through solicitors that a photograph of Mr Huhne with Ms Trimingham, published on the website and print edition of the Sunday Mirror on 6 May, breached Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(61)Gary and Danielle Lineker (The Sun)

Gary and Danielle Lineker complained to the Press Complaints Commission through their legal representatives that The Sun breached Clause 3 (Privacy) and Clause 4 (Harassment) of the Editors' Code of Practice in the course of investigating a story for possible publication.

(62)Stewart Frazer (The Scotsman)

Stewart Frazer complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Anger at young Hearts fan's banner baiting Hibs', published by The Scotsman on 30 January 2013 on its website, breached Clause 3 (Privacy) and Clause 6 (Children) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(63)Stewart Frazer (Edinburgh Evening News)

Stewart Frazer complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'A sign of the times?', published by the Edinburgh Evening News on 30 January 2013, breached Clause 3 (Privacy) and Clause 6 (Children) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(64)A woman (News Shopper (Bexley and North Kent))

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article published in the News Shopper (Bexley and North Kent) and online in February 2013 had identified her as a victim of sexual assault in breach of Clause 11 (Victims of sexual assault) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(65)A woman (Sunday Mail)

A woman complained to the PCC that the Sunday Mail had published information obtained in breach of Clause 10 (Clandestine devices and subterfuge) and Clause 16 (Payment to criminals) of the Editors' Code of Practice, in an article headlined 'Explosive dossier reveals how evil killer William Beggs runs the show at jail branded Monsters' Mansion', published on 1 August 2010.

(66)Jacqueline Minor, on behalf of the European Commission’s Representation to the United (The Sun on Sunday)

Ms Jacqueline Minor, on behalf of the European Commission's Representation to the United Kingdom, complained to the PCC that an article headlined 'Inhuman Rights', published by The Sun on Sunday on 10 February 2013, had breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(67)Christine Hussain (Herts Advertiser)

Christine Hussain, an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser at the Emerald Centre Sexual Assault Referral Centre, complained on behalf of a client of the Centre to the Press Complaints Commission that an article published in the Herts Advertiser in 2012 included information likely to identify her as a victim of sexual assault, in breach of Clause 11 (Victims of sexual assault) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(68)Christine Hussain (South Wales Argus)

Christine Hussain, an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser at the Emerald Centre Sexual Assault Referral Centre, complained on behalf of a client of the Centre to the PCC that an article published in the South Wales Argus in 2012 included details about her that breached the terms of Clause 11 (Victims of sexual assault) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(69)The Countess of Mar (The Lancet)

The Countess of Mar complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Chronic fatigue syndrome: where to PACE from here?', published in The Lancet on 5 March 2011, was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(70)Mrs Rosemary MacLeod (The Scottish Sun)

Mrs Rosemary MacLeod complained to the Press Complaints Commission on behalf of the Hoy family that an article headlined 'Tears for Hoy uncle at funeral in Edinburgh', published in The Scottish Sun on 18 November 2012, raised a breach of Clause 5 (Intrusion into grief and shock) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(71)Ms Treena McIntyre (That's Life)

Ms Treena McIntyre complained to the PCC that That's Life magazine had paid a relative of a convicted criminal for an article headlined 'A moment of madness', published on 10 January 2013, in breach of Clause 16 (Payment to criminals) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(72)Vernon Kay (Reveal)

Vernon Kay complained through his representatives, Hackford Jones, that an article headlined 'Vernon's still walking on eggshells', published in Reveal magazine on 3 July 2012, was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(73)Lord Ashcroft (The Independent)

Lord Ashcroft complained to the Press Complaints Commission through Davenport Lyons solicitors that an article headlined 'Ashcroft drops High Court action after apology', published in The Independent on 5 December 2012, contained misleading information and failed to fulfil the newspaper's obligation to publish a fair and accurate report of the outcome of an action for defamation in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(74)Norfolk Constabulary (The Sun)

A representative of Norfolk Constabulary complained to the Press Complaints Commission that two articles published in The Sun newspaper on 4 and 5 September 2012 were inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice. The complainant also raised concerns that the newspaper had published information obtained in breach of Clause 10 (Clandestine devices and subterfuge) of the Code.

(75)Nicki McLellan (Kent and Sussex Courier)

Nicki McLellan complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Saleswoman who targeted doctor's patients and poor is exposed', published by the Kent and Sussex Courier on 3 August 2012, contained information which had been obtained using subterfuge and clandestine devices in breach of Clause 10 (Clandestine devices and subterfuge) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(76)Cleveland Police (Daily Mirror)

Cleveland Police complained to the Press Complaints Commission on behalf of a woman that an article published in the Daily Mirror in 2011 had identified her as a victim of sexual assault in breach of Clause 11 (Victims of sexual assault) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(77)Mr Lee Turnbull (Hull Daily Mail)

Mr Lee Turnbull complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Council denies service manager jumped queue for 3 bedroom house', published in the Hull Daily Mail on 22 May 2012, was inaccurate and intrusive in breach of Clauses 1 (Accuracy) and 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice. He also complained that the newspaper had breached Clause 4 (Harassment).

(78)Press Complaints Commission (Closer)

Following complaints from members of the public, the Press Complaints Commission opened of its own volition an investigation into whether an article headlined 'I'd be happy if my girl became a mum at 12 too', published by Closer magazine on 11 July 2012, breached Clause 6 (Children) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(79)Mrs Sally Johnson (Hull Daily Mail)

Mrs Sally Johnson complained to the Press Complaints Commission that two articles headlined 'Police officer charged with sex attacks', and 'Hull PC Mike Johnson admits sex assault on night out', published on the website of the Hull Daily Mail on 19 September 2011 and 17 July 2012 respectively, had identified her in breach of Clause 9 (Reporting of Crime) and Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(80)Mr George Tainsh (Alloa and Hillfoots Wee County News)

Mr George Tainsh, Director of Ochil View Housing Association, complained on behalf of himself and Ochil View that an article headlined 'Ochil View Housing fraud scandal', published in the Alloa and Hillfoots Wee County News on 17 July 2012, was inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice, and that he had not been afforded an opportunity to reply in breach of Clause 2 (Opportunity to reply) of the Code.

(81)Dr Haitham al Haddad (Evening Standard)

Dr Haitham al Haddad complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Mosque near Olympics site in ‘terror link' investigation', published in the Evening Standard on 8 June 2012, was inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(82)Jason Mack (Heat)

Jason Mack complained to the Press Complaints Commission through his father, Brian Mack, that an article headlined 'Feuds reignited! Cheryl stirs up bitter past with drug addict ex' / 'Forget Ashley! 10 years on, Cheryl slams drug addict ex', published in Heat magazine in an issue dated 7-13 July 2012, was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(83)A man (Farnham Herald)

A man complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article headlined 'Assaulted after night out', published in the Farnham Herald on 15 June 2012, was inaccurate and intruded into his private life in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) and Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(84)A woman (Wiltshire Gazette & Herald)

A woman complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article published in the Wiltshire Gazette and Herald on 6 September 2012 contained excessive detail about a method of suicide in breach of Clause 5 (Intrusion into grief or shock) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(85)Nick Crossley (Halifax Courier)

Nick Crossley complained to the Press Complaints Commission through John Pickering & Partners solicitors that an article headlined 'Crossley tycoon: I'm dying', published in the Halifax Courier on 17 March 2012, was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) and insensitive in breach of Clause 5 (Intrusion into grief or shock) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(86)Honest Reporting (The Guardian)

Simon Plosker of Honest Reporting complained to the Press Complaints Commission, through Asserson Law Offices, that an item in the Corrections and clarifications column of The Guardian, published on 22 April 2012, was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(87)Rebecca Morris (Halesowen News)

Rebecca Morris complained that an article headlined 'Model pix cop has quit force', published in the Halesowen News on 7 June 2012 was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(88)Rebecca Morris (Stourbridge News)

Rebecca Morris complained that an article headlined 'Model pix cop has quit force', published in the Stourbridge News on 31 May 2012, was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(89)Richard Rawson (also known as 'Fazer') (Heat)

Mr Richard Rawson (also known as 'Fazer') complained to the Press Complaints Commission via Lewis Silkin solicitors that an article headlined 'Exclusive: ‘Fazer cheated on Tulisa with me'' / 'Fazer told me he didn't have a girlfriend - then we kissed', published in Heat magazine in an issue dated 11-17 February 2012, raised a breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(90)Toyota (GB) Plc (The Sunday Times)

Toyota (GB) Plc complained to the Press Complaints Commission through Lewis Silkin solicitors that articles headlined 'Toyota accused of deceiving customers', 'Car dealers accuse Toyota', and '‘If the customer doesn't make a complaint, don't fix the car'', published on 5 February 2012 by The Sunday Times, and 'Toyota faces inquiry over ignoring faults', published on 12 February 2012 by The Sunday Times, were inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clauses 1 (Accuracy) and 2 (Opportunity to reply) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(91)Bell Pottinger Group (The Independent)

Bell Pottinger Group complained to the PCC through Carter-Ruck solicitors that a series of articles published in The Independent on 6, 7, 8 and 9 December 2011 contained information that had been obtained using subterfuge in breach of Clause 10 (Clandestine devices and subterfuge) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(92)A married couple (Camberley News and Mail)

A married couple complained to the PCC that an article headlined 'Sweet result for Mica's charity stall, published in the Camberley News and Mail on 2 March 2012, had intruded into their teenage daughter's privacy in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy) and Clause 6 (Children) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(93)Dale Farm Solidarity (The Sun)

An activist representing Dale Farm Solidarity complained to the PCC that an article headlined 'The Sun goes undercover for Dale Farm diary', published in The Sun on 22 October 2011, contained information that had been obtained using subterfuge in breach of Clause 10 (Clandestine devices and subterfuge) of the Editors' Code of Practice and intruded into the privacy of Dale Farm activists and residents in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Code.

(94)Mr Philip Bell (Daily Mail)

Mr Philip Bell complained to the Press Complaints Commission that an article published on Mail Online on 26 March 2012, headlined 'Is this finally proof we're NOT causing global warming? The whole of the Earth heated up in medieval times without human CO2 emissions, says new study', was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(95)A woman (Sunday Life)

A woman complained to the PCC that an article headlined '‘Sorry' victim's begging letter to her rapist', published in the Sunday Life on 29 January 2012, was intrusive in breach of Clause 3 (Privacy) of the Editors' Code of Practice and contributed to her identification as a victim of sexual assault in breach of Clause 11 (Victims of sexual assault) of the Code.

(96)Charles Tannock MEP (The Sunday Times)

Charles Tannock MEP complained to the PCC via Lewis Silkin solicitors that an article headlined 'Tory MEP kept energy share options secret', published in The Sunday Times on 18 December 2011, was inaccurate and misleading in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(97)A woman (Sunday Life)

A woman, a former officer of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, complained to the Press Complaints Commission that articles headlined 'Killer rapist and his prison love', published in the Sunday Life newspaper on 24 April 2011; 'We're just friends', published on 1 May 2011; 'I could have been next', published on 3 July 2011; 'Prison funds used to clear killer's debt', published on 18 December 2011; and 'Drug debt lag killed pensioner', published on 1 January 2012, contained inaccurate information in breach of Clause 1 (Accuracy); intruded into her privacy and that of her young son in breach of Clauses 3 (Privacy) and 6 (Children); and included material obtained through clandestine means in breach of Clause 10 (Clandestine devices and subterfuge) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(98)The Rt Hon Andrew Robathan MP (Sunday Mirror)

The Rt Hon Andrew Robathan MP complained to the Press Complaints Commission that the Sunday Mirror had raised a breach of Clause 4 (Harassment) of the Editors' Code of Practice while seeking his comments for an article headlined 'Nuke tests did damage our health', published by the Sunday Mirror on 30 October 2011.

(99)Mrs Laura McQueen (Daily Record)

Mrs Laura McQueen complained to the Press Complaints Commission through Mrs Jennifer Whyberd that an article headlined 'Two die in lorry, car and minibus pile-up', published in the Daily Record on 16 December 2011, had intruded into her grief in breach of Clause 5 (Intrusion into grief or shock) of the Editors' Code of Practice.

(100)A man (Daily Mail)

A man complained to the Press Complaints Commission that the Daily Mail had obtained material that intruded into his private life in a manner that breached Clauses 1 (Accuracy), 3 (Privacy), 4 (Harassment), and 10 (Clandestine devices and subterfuge) of the Editors' Code of Practice.



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