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July 23, 2014

PCC: Cambridge University newspaper wrong to quote anonymous Nazi jibe against academic

By William Turvill

A Cambridge University research associate accused of having “racist and sexist” views by the Cambridge Student newspaper has had a PCC complaint upheld in part.

The story, published online on 21 June 2012, was based on the academic’s website as well as views shared by anonymous students and a source at the Cambridge University Students Union.

Martin Sewell complained to the PCC under clause 1 (accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice.

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