The Independent Press Standards organisation (IPSO)

The Independent Press Standards organisation (IPSO)

1. Is the new independent regulator for the newspaper and magazine industry in the UK.

   • Is charged with enforcing code of practice which was framed by the newspaper and periodical industry.
     • Handles complaints about breaches of the editors code of practice.
       • Upholds the highest standards of journalism by monitoring and maintaining the standards set out in the editors code of practice.
         • Journalists that feel they are being pressured to act in a way that is against the editors code can call and speak to ISPO staff or chief executive Matt Tee in confidence
           • Offers Practical advice and support
             • Act pre-publication to ensure that relevant newspapers or magazines are alerted to your concerns.
               • ISPO staff members are available to assist and advise members of the public, complaints, editors and journalists about any aspect of it's work.