Series: Leveson Inquiry Exposed

The Common Purpose - State Control of the Press by Appointment

David Cameron declares his interests with Common Purpose. Suddenly the press and media realise that he was part of the same Common Purpose that created the Leveson Inquiry. It was an oversight? No State Control of the Press is by appointment....

Brian Gerrish

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Leveson Benedict Brogan and Plastic Bags before Freedom

We are apparently one day away from a decision by the Privy Council on a Royal Charter to 'moderate the press'.

Faux Facts - The disturbing Truth About fullfact.org

“Full Fact is an independent fact-checking organisation. We make it easier to see the facts and context behind the claims made by the key players in British political debate and press those who make misleading claims to correct the record" - so says fullfact.org, under the bold headline of "Promoting Accuracy in the public debate".

Brian Gerrish

Leveson Inquiry

A murky pool of vested interest, where monsters wait to swallow the free press and media bite by bite.

Brian Gerrish

Formal Complaint To Fullfact.org

The following formal complaint was sent to the fullfact.org website today. The trustees of ths pseudo-charity are: Hon. Michael Samuel (Chairman), Simon Briscoe, Lord David Lipsey, Baroness Julia Neuberger and Professor Jean Seaton.

Judge, Jury & Executioner

In 1748, French political thinker, Montesquieu, identified in De l’esprit des lois the three branches of government between which power should be allocated and separated: the executive which takes action to implement the law, defend the nation, conduct foreign affairs and administer internal policies; the legislative which makes law, and the judiciary which applies the law to determine disputes and punish criminals.

Martin Edwards

Leveson Inquiry - Control of the Press and Media by David Bell’s Common Purpose?

Commissioned by Common Purpose sponsor David Cameron, the Leveson Inquiry is tasked to examine the culture, practices and ethics of the press, in four modules. These are: 1. The press and the public, including phone-hacking and illegal behaviour 2. The press, police and public interest 3 The press and politicians. 4. Recommendations for a more effective policy and regulation that supports integrity, ethical standards and freedom of the press.

Brian Gerrish