History

replaced the Press Council in 1991 (originally set up in 1953). in the 80s some politicians lost confidence in the Press Council as thought it was ineffective. so a departmental Commmittee with David Calcutt QC to protect individual privacy and improve recourse against the press. soon after a group of national and regional editors produced the Code of Practice and the PCC which has grown in influence and respect. It is self regulated and supported by the House of Commons culture