Charlotte Dewar’s Post

I was so sorry to hear over the weekend of the death of Lord (David) Triesman. I got to know him during the years he served as Chair of the IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organisation) Appointment Panel, before he sadly had to step down last spring to look after his health. He was always kind and courteous to me, to all my colleagues, and to every person who appeared before the panel. Yet in his questioning and assessment of the candidates, he continually demonstrated his vast experience, his sound judgment of people, and his acute intelligence. Despite having had a few run-ins with the press in his day, which might reasonably have left him feeling a bit sore, David remained deeply committed to the importance of a free press and a champion of independent regulation. He was always willing to offer formal or informal support for the cause, for which I was deeply grateful. We'll miss him. RH Lord David Triesman