Levelson and Inquiry

The Leveson Inquiry 

refers to  judicial public inquiry  into the culture, practices and ethics of the British press following the  News International phone hacking system, chaired by Lord Justice leveson, who was appointed in July 2011 as well as a series of public hearings were held throughout 2011 and 2012. 

This leveson and inquiry  published the Levelson Report in November 2012. The report  reviewed the general culture and ethics of the British media, and made recommendations for a new, independent, body to replace the existing Press Complaints Commission, which would be recognized by the state through new laws.

Part 1 of the Inquiry examined the culture, practices and ethics of the press and, in particular, the relationship of the press with the public, police and politicians. Lord Justice Leveson was assisted by a panel of six independent assessors with expertise in the key issues that were considered.

Part 2 of the Inquiry cannot commence until the current police investigations and any subsequent criminal proceedings have been completed.

All About the Inquiry: Process

The Leveson Inquiry was aproached in four  different Modules which include:

• Module 1-  Is the relationship between the public and the press, which aim to look at phone-hacking and other potentially illegal activity.
• Module 2- Is the relationships between the police and the press which look at the extent to which that has operated in the public interest.
• Module 3- Is the relationship between the politicians an the press.
• Module 4-  It is recommendations for a more effective policy and regulation that supports the right of freedom of the press whilst encouraging the highest ethical standards needed.