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Court reporting: why journalists report on court cases
Why do news websites, newspapers, and magazines report on court cases? It’s a question we’re often asked - especially when coverage feels uncomfortable, upsetting, or confusing for those involved, as Head of Communications John Davidson discusses
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Beyond the headlines
Read IPSO's April newsletter as Jenny Watson succeeds Lord Edward Faulks as IPSO's Chair; and doorstepping: why journalists knock on doors
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Doorstepping: why journalists knock on doors and how it is regulated
Doorstepping, also known as doorknocking, is when journalists approach people at their homes or workplaces to seek information or comment, or build relationships. It can serve the public interest by allowing journalists to verify facts and give people a fair opportunity to respond, but it also carries risks, particularly where privacy, grief or distress are involved, as Head of Communications John Davidson writes
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06207-25 Moshelian v The National
Michelle Moshelian complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that The National breached Clause 1 of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “Call to ‘take stand’ against gig by pro-Israel band”, published on October 24 2025.
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05897-25 Troxy v The Sunday Telegraph
The Troxy complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that The Sunday Telegraph breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “London theatre reported for ‘ban on Jews’”, published on 9 November 2025.
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03948-25 Reynolds v thesun.co.uk
Megan Reynolds complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that thesun.co.uk breached Clause 1 (Accuracy), Clause 2 (Privacy) and Clause 9 (Reporting of crime) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “'NO REMORSE' We were scammed out of £78K by Tinder Swindler-style conwoman who made sick bogus cancer claims & faked pregnancy scan”, published on 14 September 2025.
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