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fedsron2us

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4. There is no need for Levesons proposals to deal with the phone hacking scandal

Reply to non sociopath skin (Reply #2)

Sun Dec 2, 2012, 02:31 PM

Dec 2012

as that activity was already illegal under existing criminal law.

Ordinary citizens do need a means of redress when mistreated by the press as most can not afford to engage expensive libel lawyers but given the patchy performance of Offcom and Offgen I am not sure an Offpress is the best route to go.

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Leveson report: Victims urge full implementation [View all] LeftishBrit Nov 2012 OP

Chakrabarti: 'Leveson Law Would Be Unlawful' dipsydoodle Dec 2012 #1

I have to say that I have real difficulties with this. non sociopath skin Dec 2012 #2

It should be in principle possible... LeftishBrit Dec 2012 #3

There is no need for Levesons proposals to deal with the phone hacking scandal fedsron2us Dec 2012 #4

It goes a bit beyond just phone hacking though LeftishBrit Dec 2012 #5

I am sure all the points you have listed are valid fedsron2us Dec 2012 #6

You make valid points too.. LeftishBrit Dec 2012 #7

Tories call for new media inquiry that has recommendations they agree with T_i_B Dec 2012 #8

Inevitable that be the Biscuit. dipsydoodle Dec 2012 #9

That reminds me....... T_i_B Dec 2012 #10

Mentioning The Omen fedsron2us Dec 2012 #11