Listen to the Lord

Following criticism of the press from then Home Secretary Charles Clarke, the BJR turns to comments made to the journal by Lord Kinnock and comments: "In practical terms, Lord Kinnock has concrete proposals for a rescuing and reviving the Press Complaints Commission, which is in danger of becoming moribund because of the predominance of serving editors and editors' representatives wedged under the chairmanship of Sir Christopher Meyer, whose authority and suitability for the role was questioned by many after the publication of his Confidential DC volume of up-market tittle-tattle... "Lord Kinnock urges a new constitution for the PCC and the chairmanship of a respected figure from the judiciary, rather than what can be perceived as the out-to-grass appointment of a retired civil servant or government minister. His ideas deserve careful consideration and debate by the media community."