Police to defend media pictures
Press Review 26 October 2004
Police chiefs plan to challenge the attorney general over a Crown Prosecution Service proposal to stop the media using photo and video evidence of criminals after their conviction.
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Treasury inflates information charges
Press Review 18 May 2004
The Treasury has been accused of effectively sabotaging the Freedom of Information Act by charging prohibitive fees to find documents.
Howard vows to protect press freedom
Press Review 6 May 2004
A future Conservative government would protect the freedom of the press, Michael Howard has clamed.
Tories rule out right to privacy
News Article 5 May 2004
A Conservative government would legislate to prevent the courts developing a right to privacy for British citizens, Michael Howard has said.
Press are the real ‘spinners’, says Hain
News Article 7 February 2004
Media focus on Tony Blair’s 45-minute Iraq weapons claim is "absolutely ludicrous", a cabinet minister insisted on Saturday.
Jowell vows to safeguard BBC's independence
Press Review 3 February 2004
Tessa Jowell has promised that top figures from all political parties will be considered for the post of BBC chairman.
Jowell gives BBC independence guarantee
News Article 1 February 2004
The culture secretary has said the commissioner for public appointments will oversee the appointment of a new BBC chairman.
