Regulations for Magazines and Newspapers

IPSO Regulations

There are different ways in which the IPSO control what goes on in the newspapers and magazines. They do this by having a place to make complaints online. IPSO handles complaints about the breaches of the Editors code of practice. The editors code of practice is something that magazines must follow and if they break one of the rules they will be punished for it. The IPSO set out to handle complaints quickly and fairly. The complaints are overseen by the board and will be adjudicated by the complaints comitttee.

There is also a place to complain about harassment from journalists and publishing something which is in breach of the rules then the IPSO offer advice on the steps to stop this getting out and can decide if its suitable to go in the newspaper or not. Also journalists can complain if they are being told to act in a way which breaks the laws of the editors code of practice.

IPSO is comitted to working witht the newspaper and magazine industry to maintain and enhance the freedom and authority of the press through effective, independent regulation.

These regulations will affect the content of my production as I will have to follow the editors code of practice which means I could only use people of a cetain age to be photographed. It is important that the participant in the magazine is someone who agrees to take part and its not being forced or done without permission. All things will be kept private and all the IPSO rules will be followed in the crearion of this magazine cover.