Essex Police press statements were defamatory of Allison Pearson, judge says
Pearson suing over police press statements and commissioner’s LBC and Conservative Home appearances.
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Policing and media charter is ‘profound commitment to transparency’
Royal College of Policing head Sir Andy Marsh on new media charter.
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Breakthrough for crime reporters as police PRs agree to answer the phone
New Policing and Media Charter for England and Wales launched.
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Post Leveson chill in police-press relations thaws after 15 years with new rulebook
All officers encouraged to interact with media, plus right to cover public incidents protected.
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New police media guidance aims to reset post-Leveson culture of suspicion
New guidance allows off-the-record briefings and encourages police openness.
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Police sorry for harassment warning to journalist who contacted councillor
Councillor contacted over alleged criminal admissions.
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Coverage of UK courts threatening to become state-sponsored monopoly
Editors urged to to use independent reports rather than on-side police press releases.
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Police told to do better to fill information void like one that fuelled Southport riots
Policing boss says forces need to be “more open when dealing with mainstream media”.
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