UK News

Madeleine McCann parents give testimony to British hacking inquiry

Nov 23, 2011, 14:46 GMT

London - The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann appeared Wednesday at an inquiry investigating media standards following a wide-ranging scandal in which press bodies were found to have hacked public figures' phones.

Kate and Gerry McCann said that the frequent 'speculation and misinformation' published about the case after Madeleine disappeared on a holiday in Portugal in May, 2007, had 'not been helpful' to them.

However, the pair also 'thanked the media' for publishing appeals to find the girl and for publicizing a fund that helped finance the search.

Madeleine, who was nearly four when she disappeared, is still missing.

A system should be put in place to protect ordinary people from the damage they suffer from media intrusion and untruthful reporting, said Gerry McCann.

The inquiry earlier this week heard evidence from actor Hugh Grant, who described as 'toxic' the phone hacking methods used by sections of the tabloid press in Britain.

On Thursday, it will hear from Joanne K Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books.



COMMENT

FROM THE WEB

ZergNet

Further Reading on M&C

COMMENT on Madeleine McCann parents give testimony to British hacking inquiry

comments powered by Disqus

Latest Headlines in UK

Monsters and Critics is Looking for Writers and Reviewers


Follow Us

Follow M&C on Pinterest

Search

Custom Search

Classic Games on M&C

Crush the Castle 2

Beer Pong

Bubble Bobble

Mah Jong Connect

Donkey Kong

Also Check Out

Summer Sizzlers: Everything's better when you see the world through Maui Jims

Summer Sizzlers: Everythings better when you see the world through Maui Jims
Everything is better when you see the world through Maui Jims. ... more

Summer Sizzlers 2013: Melt that butter, wedge that lemon because Lobster is coming your way

Summer Sizzlers 2013:  Melt that butter, wedge that lemon because Lobster is coming your way
Let’s face it, lobster is sexy. ... more

ASAPS called out for 'fluff' smartphone wrinkle scare by top cosmetic surgeon

ASAPS called out for fluff smartphone wrinkle scare by top cosmetic surgeon
Hey, have you heard the one about your smartphone causing your face to wrinkle and droop? ... more

Review: Plush Beauty Bar the place to get waxed in LA

Review: Plush Beauty Bar the place to get waxed in LA
Hey ladies, want to know a secret?  I accidentally discovered the best waxing spot in Los Angeles… and it was right down the street from me. ... more

June 2013 Best of Beauty finds: MitoQ, Murad Cleansing Oil, PrecisionMD Relastin Eye Silk

June 2013 Best of Beauty finds: MitoQ, Murad Cleansing Oil, PrecisionMD Relastin Eye Silk
This month sees three new players in crowded fields that have performed to promised standards and lived up to expectations and beyond. ... more

On the Web

ZergNet