What is the PCC’s greatest sanction?
If a newspaper or magazine is found to have acted in breach of the Code, the editor is obliged to publish the Commission’s criticisms in full and with due prominence. If the breach is particularly serious, the Commission can then refer the editor to his or her publisher to address the areas of concern. As many editors have adherence to the PCC Code written into his or her contract, a serious breach can have consequences in regard to their future employment.
