By John Glenday

Sir Joseph Piling, a former permanent secretary of the Northern Ireland office, has been appointed to head-up an investigation into the effectiveness and independence of press regulator Ipso as part of an external review instructed by the organisation.

Piling was chosen for the role by a separate appointments panel composed primarily of non-industry members and will assess all aspects of the body’s work as part of a set of recommendations laid down by the Leveson Inquiry at the time of Ipso’s creation.

Commenting on his new role Piling said: “I look forward to engaging with a wide range of industry stakeholders, as Read full story ›

Source: The Drum