L30 Response Accepted in Part AI-assessed

Periodic Review of Regulator

Recommendation

The operation of any certified body should be reviewed by the recognition body after two years and thereafter at three yearly intervals.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the Press Recognition Panel (2025-02-27), the Press Recognition Panel (PRP) conducts cyclical reviews of recognised regulators, with IMPRESS having undergone three such reviews, most recently in 2025. According to the Press Recognition Panel (2025-02-27), these published reviews assess continued compliance with the 29 criteria set out in the Royal Charter.
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Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Accepted in Part
Accepted in Part UK Government
29 Nov 2012

The government established a Royal Charter on Self-Regulation of the Press (granted 30 October 2013) and passed the Crime and Courts Act 2013 as its legislative response. This was an alternative to the statutory framework Leveson recommended. The Press Recognition Panel was created under the Royal Charter as the recognition body. The Prime Minister stated on 29 November 2012 that he accepted the principles but had "serious concerns and misgivings" about statutory underpinning. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/david-cameron-statement-in-response-to-the-leveson-inquiry-report

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Published Evidence

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Confirmed Completed
27 Feb 2025
Press Recognition Panel Other

The PRP conducts cyclical reviews of recognised regulators. IMPRESS has been reviewed three times (most recently 2025, next due 2028). Reviews are published and assess continued compliance with all 29 criteria.

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Periodic review process operational as recommended.

PRP cyclical reviews of IMPRESS View Source
Source
Report An Inquiry into the Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press 29 Nov 2012
Responsible Bodies
UK Government Primary
Recommendation age 13.3 yrs
Last formal update 4863 days ago