The document discusses the history and role of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) in the UK. It notes that the PCC was established in 1991 as a successor to an ineffective voluntary Press Council. The PCC operates as a self-regulatory body for the press industry and handles complaints about inaccurate and intrusive reporting according to its Editor's Code of Practice. It aims to resolve complaints quickly and without cost to the public in an effort to avoid statutory regulation being imposed.