The former civil servant’s external review, which will be conducted independently of IPSO, will report on how effectively the organisation is fulfilling its role as regulator of the UK newspaper and magazine industries. It will examine whether IPSO has been faithful to its publicly stated principles and values and consider how IPSO regulation has adapted to changes in its external environment. It will consider how IPSO should prepare for the future and consider the resources needed to achieve its objectives and making recommendations where appropriate.

Sir Bill is inviting submissions from relevant stakeholders, but also very much welcomes comments and views from anyone who has knowledge of IPSO and its work.

A dedicated website, independent of IPSO, with a dedicated questionnaire or an email address to which submissions may be sent is available at: www.ipsoexternalreview.co.uk. Submissions are welcome until the end of November.

The PPA would encourage all IPSO members within our membership to engage with the Review, as evidence from those with a close working knowledge of IPSO and its work will be extremely valuable.