Friday 26 November 2010

Libel - Current Example 2

Whilst sifting through the disjointed ramblings on Twitter I found an absolute gem of a story, reported in today's Guardian, about the PCC (Press Complaints Commission) having to pay out for a libel case after comments made by its chairman Lady Buscombe in relation to the News Of the World's phone hacking allegations.

The case "is believed to be the first successful libel action brought against the press watchdog, whose code of conduct opens with a requirement for the press to 'take care not to publish inaccurate, misleading or distorted information'".

Just another example of how invaluable Twitter is as a source for news.

To read the full story click on the link below:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/nov/26/pcc-buscombe-apology-phone-hacking

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