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Leveson report: Twitter reacts

Hacking victims, laywers, politicians and journalists give their early reaction to the published Leveson report

One of the victims of phone hacking, Chris Bryant PM, was quick to post his thoughts:
Chris Bryant @ChrisBryantMP
#leveson is impressive. The law needs to change. Self-interest regulation isn't regulation at all. Genuinely independent regulation vital.
Thu, Nov 29 2012 05:44:51
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Chris Bryant @ChrisBryantMP
Leveson right Black & Hunt model doesn't come close to independence. Still industry marking its own homework.
Thu, Nov 29 2012 05:46:38
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As did Mark Oaten:
mark oaten @markoaten
At a glance leveson may have either got the balance right problem is we wont know for a few years yet
Thu, Nov 29 2012 06:05:17
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John Prescott added:
John Prescott @johnprescott
Happy #Leveson has accepted my recommendations for independent voluntary regulator with teeth but will press sign up? bit.ly/Ytpt5z
Thu, Nov 29 2012 06:38:36
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While Charlotte Church was unimpressed by what she perceived to be
misinformation:
Charlotte Church @charlottechurch
John Redwood It's not statutory regulation you tool! Stop scaremongering and misleading the public!
Thu, Nov 29 2012 06:19:39
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Another victim, lawyer Graham Shear, was left exasperated by the Prime Minister's response:
graham shear @grahamshear
I don't understand how the PM agrees with Leverson, but won't act on it. What's the point with Inquiry if no effective implementation.
Thu, Nov 29 2012 07:26:25
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Others' thoughts were with the victims:
Paul Mason @paulmasonnews
Leveson day semiology: men in ties w plummy voices defending "freedom of press"; victims and relatives rarely given same status of voice
Thu, Nov 29 2012 06:09:26
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Peter Wilby @WilbyPeter
Hope, before passing sentence on press, Leveson has listened to victims. That's what tabloid papers say judges should do.
Tue, Nov 27 2012 10:45:19
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Jim Murphy @jimmurphymp
Amidst all the debate about the #Leveson inquiry let's remember what it's about. Christopher Jefferies’ evidence tinyurl.com/d6u6aee
Thu, Nov 29 2012 06:09:02
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And here's a round-up of first impressions from figures in the media:
Jack of Kent @DavidAllenGreen
Initial view on #Leveson; sensible balanced approach on what can be achieved with regulation, independent from both state and industry.
Thu, Nov 29 2012 05:38:24
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Gaby Hinsliff @gabyhinsliff
Prediction: within minutes of Leveson saying off the record briefings shd end, hacks & MPs will be having OTR chats about how that'd work
Thu, Nov 29 2012 06:02:53
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Patrick Smith @psmith
This is good stuff so far - defending independence of a rambunctious press - saying politicians should regulate #Leveson
Thu, Nov 29 2012 05:43:29
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Jon Snow @jonsnowC4
Leveson advocates a 'US 1st Amendment' law that enshrines press freedom and efectively freedom of speech #leveson
Thu, Nov 29 2012 06:09:02
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Krishnan Guru-Murthy @krishgm
"independent" "self-regulation" "underpinned by law" "overseen by OFCOM" - a lot to work out to avoid one contradicting the other #leveson
Thu, Nov 29 2012 06:21:52
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There was concern over what the report would mean for off-the-record briefings:
Faisal Islam @faisalislam
How can you outlaw "off the record"?
Thu, Nov 29 2012 05:45:21
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Tom Harris @TomHarrisMP
So, I'm allowed to meet a reporter for lunch but I have to declare if I had a pudding. POLICE STATE! #leveson
Thu, Nov 29 2012 06:02:09
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And the issue of blogging and new media was noted by many: