The PCC can help individuals who are being harassed by a journalist. This clear, practical advice explains how we do this, and sets out the steps you can take yourself to avoid unwanted approaches from the media.
There are a number of provisions in the Code that are relevant to court or inquest reporting. Here we explain how those rules work and set out how the PCC can help those who have concerns in this area.
The PCC is sometimes asked for advice about the principle of 'off the record' information. This is information that is given to a journalist or editor on the basis that it is not for publication.
Clause 6 of the Code deals specifically with the protection of children. Our advice here deals with a number of relevant issues such as child welfare, approaches by journalists to children while at school and the reporting of sex cases involving minors (which falls under Clause 7 of the Code).
The Code of Practice gives especial protection to patients in hospital. The following guidance sets out how Clause 8 of the Code protects those receiving treatment in hospitals or similar institutions, and how it requires journalists to identify themselves before entering certain parts of a hospital.
Individuals with concerns about discrimination in newspapers and magazines may be able to complain to the Commission under a number of clauses of the Code. More information is available here.
Copies of some of the guidance notes are now available in wallet size leaflets. If you would like to receive a hard copy of any or all of these leaflets please email tonia.milton@pcc.org.uk with your name and postal address.
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