– The U.K.’s Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) upheld sexism complaints regarding a 2022 article about Meghan Markle published by The Sun.
– The article triggered over 25,000 responses and contained a pejorative and prejudicial reference to Markle’s sex, according to IPSO.
– IPSO called it a serious breach of the Editors’ Code of Practice and launched an investigation into the article.
In a crucial ruling, the U.K.’s Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has taken a stand against sexism in the media by upholding the complaints made regarding a 2022 article about Meghan Markle published by The Sun. The article not only triggered an overwhelming response from the public but also included a pejorative and prejudicial reference to Markle’s sex. By ruling in favor of the complaints, IPSO has made it clear that such language and attitudes have no place in journalism and that the media must be held accountable for their actions. This decision is a step forward in the fight against sexism and brings attention to the need for responsible and ethical reporting.
Original Article: https://www.rawstory.com/uk-regulators-make-historic-decision-in-sexism-complaint-over-2022-meghan-markle-article/