Rejected petition Start an enquiry into press standards, conduct and impartiality

It is becoming clear that the press and media have an agenda to push regardless of the facts of the matters or due process. Trial by media is becoming more common and it needs to end. Now more than ever as we try to battle COVID19. In particular publicly funded organisations.

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An enquiry into press and media impartiality and in particular attention to partly or totally tax payer funded organisations. Also a look into how media may have hindered COVID19 response and control

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To create a public inquiry into the media reporting and presenting of the virus
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/318334

Criminalise the publication of unfounded false statements by the media
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303050

Ensure balance and fairness in political reporting
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300700

Corrections and clarifications in UK media to be as prominent as original story
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300557

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Date submitted 24 May 2020
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