Media Story Leveson Report 03/12/122

Leveson Inquiry: Scottish expert group to examine report

 

 

An expert group is to be set up in Scotland to study the recommendations contained in the Leveson Report into press ethics.

It follows a meeting between First Minister Alex Salmond and opposition leaders on how revamped press regulation might operate.

The Lib Dems said the meeting had been a first step, while the Tories said they were reserving judgement.

 

Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie said after the meeting: "The expert group will look at all options and I'm pleased a UK-wide solution is on the table.

"Liberal Democrats want self-regulation of the press underpinned by law to provide for quick, simple and cheap redress for victims. Today is the first step on the road to achieving that goal."

"The expert group will be led by a current or former judge, and all parties that sign up to its formation can suggest potential additional members to provide their expert analysis."

The Leveson Inquiry into the culture, practice and ethics of the press has published its report. Here are the key points.

Briefly:

• New self-regulation body recommended
• Independent of serving editors, government and business
• No widespread corruption of police by the press found
• Politicians and press have been too close
• Press behaviour, at times, has been 'outrageous'

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