Parliamentary Activity

Leveson Inquiry — 80 mentions in Parliament since Apr 2016

Written Question Commons
07 Nov 2016
Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry
Christian Matheson Labour → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 14 September 2016 to Question 45329, on the culture, practices and ethics of the Press Inquiry, which cases are referred to in that Answer.

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport All criminal proceedings connected to the subject matter of the Leveson Inquiry, including the relevant appeals processes, have now concluded. The Government is currently consulting on Part 2 of the Leveson Inquiry. Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
26 Oct 2016
Newspaper Press: Regulation
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg Conservative → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the implications of bringing into effect section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 for the protections and privileges granted under the Parliamentary Papers Act

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport The government launched a consultation on 1 November 2016 to look at two issues: commencement of section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013; and Part 2 of the Leveson Inquiry. The consultation runs until 10 January 2017 and can be found here: https://www... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
06 Sep 2016
Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry
Mr Barry Sheerman Labour → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what her policy is on the implementation of Part 2 of the Leveson inquiry.

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Criminal proceedings connected to the subject matter of the Leveson Inquiry, including the appeals process, have not yet completed. We‎ have always been clear that these cases must conclude before we consider Part 2 of the Inquiry. Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
12 Jul 2016
Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry
Helen Goodman Labour → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions he has had with victims of press intrusion on the Leveson 2 inquiry.

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport met victims of press intrusion in March 2016 to discuss the Leveson Inquiry. Criminal proceedings connected to the subject matter of the Leveson Inquiry,including the appeals process, have not yet comple... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
12 Jul 2016
Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry
Helen Goodman Labour → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when the Leveson 2 inquiry will take place.

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Criminal proceedings connected to the subject matter of the Leveson Inquiry, including the appeals process, have not yet completed. We have always been clear that these cases must conclude before we consider Part 2 of the Inquiry. Read full answer →
Written Question Lords
28 Jun 2016
Middle East: Overseas Aid
Baroness Hollins Crossbench → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Neville-Rolfe on 16 June (HL576), whether the trial of Mazher Mahmood is among those cases she refers to as connected to the subject of the Leveson Inquiry and which must conclude

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport There are a number of on-going cases captured by the Leveson criteria, which were laid down to avoid the risk of prejudice to the right to fair trials in the criminal courts. The trial of Mazher Mahmood is one of these. Read full answer →
Written Question Lords
15 Jun 2016
Qatar: Foreign Relations
Baroness Hollins Crossbench → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Neville-Rolfe on 26 January (HL Deb, col 1152), who, in addition to Sir Brian Leveson, will be consulted before a decision on Leveson Part 2 is made, and what form that consultation will

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Criminal proceedings connected to the subject matter of the Leveson Inquiry, including the appeals process, have not yet been completed. We‎ have always been clear that these cases must conclude before we consider Part 2 of the Inquiry. Read full answer →
Written Question Lords
09 Jun 2016
Training
Baroness Hollins Crossbench → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the answer by Baroness Neville-Rolfe on 26 January (HL Deb, col 1152), whether it is their policy that the trial of Mazher Mahmood would need to be completed before Part 2 of the Leveson Inquiry could take place

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Criminal proceedings connected to the subject matter of the Leveson Inquiry, including the appeals process, have not yet been completed. We‎ have always been clear that these cases must conclude before we consider Part 2 of the Inquiry. Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
09 Jun 2016
Culture, Ethics and Practices of the Press Inquiry
George Kerevan Scottish National Party → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what timetable he has set for commencing the second stage of the Leveson Inquiry.

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Criminal proceedings connected to the subject matter of the Leveson Inquiry, including the appeals process, have not yet been completed. We‎ have always been clear that these cases must conclude before we consider Part 2 of the Inquiry. Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
18 May 2016
Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry
Margaret Ferrier Scottish National Party → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate he made of the cost of Part Two of the Leveson Inquiry.

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Criminal proceedings connected to the subject matter of the Leveson Inquiry, including the appeals process, have not yet completed. We‎ have always been clear that these cases must conclude before we consider Part 2 of the Inquiry, including any estimate ... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
14 Apr 2016
Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry
Mr Roger Godsiff Labour → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Government intends to proceed with Part 2 of the Leveson Inquiry.

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Criminal proceedings connected to the subject matter of the Leveson Inquiry, including the appeals process, have not yet completed. We‎ have always been clear that these cases must conclude before we consider Part 2 of the Inquiry. Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
11 Apr 2016
Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry
David Simpson Democratic Unionist Party → Department for Culture, Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what progress has been made on part two of the Leveson Inquiry.

Government answer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Criminal proceedings connected to the subject matter of the Leveson Inquiry, including the appeals process, have not yet completed. We‎ have always been clear that these cases must conclude before we consider Part 2 of the Inquiry. Read full answer →