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ABOUT US

We exist to help anyone affected by press abuse and to educate the public on media standards

Press abuse often affects people at their most vulnerable moments, such as intrusion after a tragedy which had been a newsworthy event.

It can also destroy people's livelihoods, when inaccuracies damage a person's reputation or that of their business.

In other cases, people have been falsely accused of wrongdoing in the media, or have had their privacy violated.

Press abuse doesn't just affect individuals, either - groups and communities can find themselves the victims of discrimination in the media.

TRUSTEES

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STEPHEN KINSELLA OBE
STEPHEN KINSELLA OBE
CHAIR

Stephen Kinsella OBE is a senior and award-winning EU lawyer by background, with over 30 years of experience in the field.

He is now involved with a number of philanthropic and charitable organisations. These include Clean Up The Internet, which he co-founded, and Reprieve, of which he is a Trustee. Other good causes are funded by his trust, the Laura Kinsella Foundation.

PROF. CHRIS FROST
PROF. CHRIS FROST
TRUSTEE

Professor Chris Frost was a newspaper journalist and editor until he moved into education more than 15 years ago.

He served on the UK Press Council and as a long-term member of the National Union of Journalists Ethics Council. He has served on the NUJ's National Executive Council for many years and was NUJ President in 1992.

He chairs the Union's Ethics Council which debates journalism ethics and has a role in educating NUJ members. He has given evidence to the UK House of Commons select committee on press regulation on several occasions, and also at the high-profile Leveson Inquiry.

DANIELLE BENNETT
DANIELLE BENNETT
TRUSTEE

Danielle Bennett's business was destroyed by untrue allegations in articles in the Mail on Sunday in December 2017. Under a no win no fee agreement she brought a libel action against the Mail's publishers which was settled.

Danielle now campaigns for higher standards in the press and runs a new beauty business, Dolly's House.

CHRISTOPHER JEFFERIES
CHRISTOPHER JEFFERIES
TRUSTEE

Christopher Jefferies is a retired secondary school teacher from Bristol.

In 2009, after the death of his tenant Joanna Yeates, Christopher was falsely accused in the press of her murder, as newspapers 'monstered' him and destroyed his reputation. These events were dramatized by ITV in 2014, in 'The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies'.

He now campaigns for higher standards in the press and is a patron of the Hacked Off Campaign.

JOHN SHEPHERD
JOHN SHEPHERD
TRUSTEE

John Shepherd has worked in the mobile telecoms industry since 1989 and runs two successful businesses helping people in the sports and entertainment industries with their telecoms needs. His businesses also provide services to ordinary people who want a secure mobile contract, which keeps the press and investigation agencies at arm's length.

John was targeted by The Times newspaper in July 2020, which accused him of unlawful behaviour. This led to a two-year police investigation that did not conclude until January 2023, when he and his business were cleared of all wrongdoing.

PROF. FRANCESCA KLUG OBE
PROF. FRANCESCA KLUG OBE
TRUSTEE

Professor Francesca Klug OBE is a Visiting Professor at LSE Human Rights where she was formerly Director of the Human Rights Futures Project. As a Senior Research Fellow at Kings College London Law School, she advised the Government on devising and implementing the 1998 Human Rights Act, subsequently working with senior ministers on human rights and constitutional reform. She was a Commissioner on the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) from 2006-9.

Francesca is a Trustee at Women for Refugee Women and formerly at Safe Passage International and is also a former Chair of Freedom from Torture and the British Institute of Human Rights. She is an Academic Expert at Doughty Street Chambers and a member of the Editorial Board of the journal Political Quarterly.

EXECUTIVES

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RACHAEL SOMERSET
RACHAEL SOMERSET
EXECUTIVE

Rachael is an experienced disputes lawyer across sport, media and entertainment with a specialist practice in defamation, privacy, media crisis and reputation management, which she has handled at the highest level for newsworthy clients against national and international media outlets. Described by the Legal 500 (Media and Entertainment) as “Next Generation Partner” and “the one to watch – she is exceptional” Rachael is also ranked at a national level by the UK Wide Chambers Guide for Defamation and Reputation Management lawyers, an elite list of advisers.

RORY CURRIN
RORY CURRIN
EXECUTIVE

Rory is Managing Director of creative agency, ROR creative. Over 20 years experience managing, creating and activating brand identities and communication material, for corporate and consumer global brands. Proud to establish and continue to raise the Press Justice Project brand in its endeavour to support victims of press abuse.

ALEX COCHRANE
ALEX COCHRANE
EXECUTIVE

Alex is a Partner and he heads up the Edwards Duthie Shamash Media Law team. Alex advises on all legal areas relating to reputation management with particular expertise in defamation, privacy, breach of confidence and harassment. He has acted for many prominent figures in the sports and entertainment sectors and he has a wealth of experience in dealing with disputes involving social media platforms and online reputational issues.

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