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Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 in the Media Bill to be scrapped by UK government
In the speech delivered today by His Majesty the King, outlining the government’s policies and laws to be introduced it was announced that, ‘Legislation will be brought forward to support the creative industries and protect public interest journalism....
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+The Royal Charter ensures that the PRP remains wholly independent of any other body or influence.
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+Q.What is the Press Recognition Panel?
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