My Reply from the Press Complaints' Commission re Reporting

Thank you for contacting the Press Complaints Commission in regard to coverage of the death of Mike Dye. We have received numerous complaints about reports in both the Sun and the Daily Mail, framed primarily under Clause 1 (Accuracy) and Clause 5 (Intrusion into grief or shock) of the Editors’ Code.
In the circumstances – for reasons I am sure you will understand – the Commission has to bear in mind the wishes of Mr Dye’s family about the articles, and to determine whether they wish to complain. In line with our normal procedures, we sought to contact the family proactively via the appropriate authorities to make them aware of the PCC and our services.
We have now received confirmation of an intention to complain from the family, and we will pursue the matter directly with them. If we are able, we will let you know the outcome of the complaints in due course.

Yours sincerely




Simon Yip
Administrator

Press Complaints Commission
Halton House
20/23 Holborn
London EC1N 2JD

Tel: 020 7831 0022
Website: www.pcc.org.uk

Dear Sir,

Thank you for contacting the Press Complaints Commission in regard to coverage of the death of Mike Dye. We have received numerous complaints about reports in both the Sun and the Daily Mail, framed primarily under Clause 1 (Accuracy) and Clause 5 (Intrusion into grief or shock) of the Editors’ Code.

In the circumstances – for reasons I am sure you will understand – the Commission has to bear in mind the wishes of Mr Dye’s family about the articles, and to determine whether they wish to complain. In line with our normal procedures, we sought to contact the family proactively via the appropriate authorities to make them aware of the PCC and our services.

We have now received confirmation of an intention to complain from the family, and we will pursue the matter directly with them. If we are able, we will let you know the outcome of the complaints in due course.

Yours sincerely
Simon Yip (Administrator)

Press Complaints Commission
Halton House
20/23 Holborn
London EC1N 2JD

Last edited by Steve the Tea TM (c) on Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.

brilliant!!!

AND TELL THEM TO PRINT ..... ENGLAND FAN WHO DID IT

Had the same reply and I hope they uphold the complaint from the Dye Family

thats good news

brilliant!!!

AND TELL THEM TO PRINT ..... ENGLAND FAN WHO DID IT

And tell them to sort out a big fat cheque as well.

Yes same reply and good to see they havent just ignored this

Thats good news lads

Pretty damn good reply!

Also had the same reply by e-mail. Lets hope we see some positive action by the Press Complaints Commission.
Well done everyone who complained.

Well done lads keep at it

I got the same reply

I havn't had a reply

I don't usually bother complaining but this was disgraceful, nice to know somethings being done

Well done to all of you who complained.

The Press shouldn't be allowed to ride rough shod over people's feelings, and just print any old lies they feel like.

I havn't had a reply

Where did you send your e mail to

Well done guys.....remember the rest of us can stop buying news papers, hit them where it hurts.

Dont forget the Mirror printed the exact same bullshit as well.