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Originally Posted by Chris
Well ITV and Sky really are in very deep doo-doo indeed now. The editors code is to an extent self-regulated; an industry standard backed and maintained by the industry itself, which the statutory regulator (IPSO) may refer to when making determinations. But broadcasters are also subject to statutory regulation by Ofcom, which does not have to refer to the industry’s own preferred code of conduct. And it has now written to them both and demanded an explanation.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-64713045
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An important development. It wasn't a story that I'd followed much - as Paul pointed out 170,000 people go missing each year - but the family's statement about media harassment really stood out for me. It must have done the same for the folk at Ofcom too.