Rulings

All rulings made by the Complaints Committee are published in full, along with summaries of all complaints which have been resolved via mediation by IPSO

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  • Complainant Title 05749-25 Unwin v plymouthherald.co.uk

    Complaint Summary

    Thomas Unwin complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that plymouthherald.co.uk breached Clause 1 of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “DWP confirms state pension...

    • Published date
      • 12 March 2026
    • Outcome
      • Breach - sanction: publication of correction
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy

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  • Complainant Title 05130-25 Moshelian v The National

    Complaint Summary

    Michelle Moshelian complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that The National breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in a reader’s letter titled “When...

    • Published date
      • 12 March 2026
    • Outcome
      • Breach - sanction: publication of correction
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy

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  • Complainant Title 02224-25 The Speaker’s Office v dailymail.co.uk

    Complaint Summary

    The Speaker’s Office complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that dailymail.co.uk breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “Tories bid...

    • Published date
      • 12 March 2026
    • Outcome
      • No breach - after investigation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy

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  • Complainant Title 01008-25 Portes v The Daily Telegraph

    Complaint Summary

    Jonathan Portes complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that The Daily Telegraph breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “More...

    • Published date
      • 12 March 2026
    • Outcome
      • Breach - sanction: publication of correction
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy

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  • Complainant Title 03574-25 Parsons v watfordobserver.co.uk

    Complaint Summary

    Alan Parsons complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that watfordobserver.co.uk breached Clause 1 (Accuracy), Clause 2 (Privacy) and Clause 4 (Intrusion into grief or shock) of the...

    • Published date
      • 5 March 2026
    • Outcome
      • Breach - sanction: publication of correction
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
    • 2 Privacy
    • 4 Intrusion into grief or shock

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  • Complainant Title 03162-25 Humphreys v The Sun

    Complaint Summary

    Daniel Humphreys complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that a journalist acting on behalf of The Sun breached Clause 3 (Harassment) of the Editors’ Code of Practice...

    • Published date
      • 5 March 2026
    • Outcome
      • No breach - after investigation
    Code provisions
    • 3 Harassment

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  • Complainant Title Resolution Statement – 03148-25 Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit v dailymail.co.uk

    Complaint Summary

    Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that dailymail.co.uk breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined...

    • Published date
      • 5 March 2026
    • Outcome
      • Resolved - IPSO mediation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy

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  • Complainant Title 01946-25 Smith v dailymail.co.uk

    Complaint Summary

    Zkiah Smith complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that dailymail.co.uk breached Clause 1 (Accuracy), Clause 2 (Privacy), Clause 3 (Harassment), and Clause 12 (Discrimination) of the Editors’...

    • Published date
      • 5 March 2026
    • Outcome
      • No breach - after investigation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
    • 2 Privacy
    • 3 Harassment
    • 12 Discrimination

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  • Complainant Title Resolution Statement – 01026-25 Odufaderin v metro.co.uk

    Complaint Summary

    Adebola Odufaderin complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that metro.co.uk breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) and Clause 2 (Privacy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article...

    • Published date
      • 5 March 2026
    • Outcome
      • Resolved - IPSO mediation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
    • 2 Privacy

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  • Complainant Title Resolution Statement – 05474-25 Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Dorset v thesun.co.uk

    Complaint Summary

    The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Dorset complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that thesun.co.uk breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) and Clause 9 (Reporting of...

    • Published date
      • 5 March 2026
    • Outcome
      • Resolved - IPSO mediation
    Code provisions
    • 1 Accuracy
    • 9 Reporting of crime

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