The Leveson inquiry was published in November 2012, which reviewed the culture and ethics of the British media. Clive Goodman and private investigator Glenn Mulcaire were convicted of illegal interception of phone messages in 2007.

On 20 July 2011, Cameron announced in a speech to Parliament the final terms of Leveson’s inquiry, stating that it would extend beyond newspapers to include broadcasters and social media. He also announced a panel of six people who have been working with the judge on the inquiry. A 2000 page report was published on the 29th of November 2012.