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Editorial Codes of Practice What is the difference between IPSO and Ofcom? Ofcom regulates broadcast. IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organisation) regulates print journalism. It’s selfregulated by editors. It believes the press should be free and not regulated by the government. According to the editorial codes what is "the public interest”? IPSO CODE  Detecting or exposing crime or serious impropriety  Protecting public health and safety  Preventing the public from being misled by an individual or organisation  Disclosing a person or organisation’s failure to comply with any obligation  Disclosing a miscarriage of justice OFCOM CODE  Revealing or detecting crime  Protecting public health and safety  Exposing misleading claims by individuals or organisations  Disclosing incompetence that affects the public PCC, s10: Clandestine Devices and subterfuge Press must not:  use hidden cameras, clandestine listening devices;  Intercept private or mobile telephone calls, messages, emails;  Remove documents or photographs;  Access private digital info without consent Intrusion into grief… IPSO Code, clause 4: Intrusion into grief or shock.  Use sympathy and discretion, avoid graphic detail likely to distress relatives eg Manchester Evening News censured by PCC for publishing an identifiable photo of a victim Main areas in editorial codes  Accuracy  Fairness and impartiality/right to reply  Not being overly intrusive  Discrimination: religion, race etc ...