IPSO: Details ‘went beyond reporting of the crime’IPSO defended the latest ruling, saying the article “contained details which went beyond reporting of the crime” and that this was unjustified. A spokesperson for the regulator told Press Gazette: “IPSO strongly supports the principle of open justice. We have issued many decisions protecting the rights of journalists to report on court proceedings. The woman had told IPSO the detail in the report had re-traumatised her. “The Committee recognised that in some circumstances the publication of such personal and intrusive details may be justified.

Source: The Times June 10, 2024 10:13 UTC