However , the proposals , as contained in both the Charter and the Leveson Report , fail to tackle the structural causes of the phone hacking crisis : the determination of a highly ideological and competitive press to increase circulation and secure exclusives and influence by any means necessary . One year ago , Lord Justice Leveson delivered his first report on British press . Leveson sought independent press self - regulation ; press has no proposal . Press power effectively exists since it exists , Des ##borough says . Freedman : Action needed far beyond that of public inquiry to tackle problems of UK press .
One year ago , Lord Justice Leveson delivered his first report on British press . Leveson sought independent press self - regulation ; press has no proposal . Press power effectively exists since it exists , Des ##borough says . Freedman : Action needed far beyond that of public inquiry to tackle problems of UK press .