The Leveson Inquiry was a public inquiry in the United Kingdom, initiated in 2011, to investigate the culture, practices, and ethics of the British press. It was prompted by the phone-hacking scandal involving the News of the World newspaper, which revealed serious breaches of privacy and unethical behavior by journalists. Led by Lord Justice Leveson, the inquiry examined the relationship between the press, the police, and politicians. It aimed to establish recommendations for improving press regulation and accountability, ultimately leading to discussions about the future of media ethics and the protection of individual privacy in the UK.