Judgment due in Lyra McKee murder trial
Judgment will be handed down in Belfast Crown Court today (Friday 3 July) in the long-running trial of three men accused of murdering freelance journalist and NUJ member Lyra McKee.
NUJ condemns continued targeting of Lebanese and Palestinian journalists by Israeli forces
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) and the Union of Journalists of Lebanon (UJL) in condemning continued targeted attacks on journalists in Palestine and Lebanon by Israeli forces.
NUJ condemns intimidation and attacks against journalists covering Belfast riots
The NUJ has strongly condemned threats, intimidation, and attacks against reporters covering riots in Belfast in recent days, and has repeated calls for further action to protect journalists.
NUJ condemns threats to journalists covering event in Northern Ireland
Masked men reportedly intimidated press at Palestinian solidarity march.
NUJ condemns intolerable delay in Martin O'Hagan murder review
The NUJ has described as "intolerable” the action of the Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (OPONI) in blocking the release of its own report into the failed police investigation of the 2001 murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan.
UK Journalist Safety Liaison Officers list
Members should only contact Journalist Safety Liaison Officers (JSLOs) for issues relating to their safety or to report crimes against them as journalists.
Surveillance: journalists worldwide call for stronger action on spyware abuse
International Federation of Journalists to lead lobbying.
Journalists report physical attacks and death threats to safety tracker
To mark Workers' Memorial Day, the NUJ has published findings from the first year of its NUJ Safety Tracker.
‘I hope you all get Hebdo’d’: NUJ calls for government and social media companies to act on increasing abuse against journalists
Journalists in the UK and Ireland are increasingly becoming the targets of “shocking” abuse and harassment both online and in-person, restricting their ability to do their work, according to the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Journalists’ Safety Tracker report 2024-2025
This report analyses instances of abuse, harassment, and intimidation encountered by journalists in the course of their work, using data collected in the first year of the NUJ’s Journalists’ Safety Tracker.
Defensive type – how newsprint is bolstering Ukrainian spirits
Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser and former IFJ deputy general secretary, reports on the union’s meeting with the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine.
NUJ condemns Israeli attacks on media workers in Lebanon
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Union of Journalists of Lebanon (UJL) in denouncing Israeli airstrikes that have killed and injured journalists in Lebanon.
NUJ raises concern over raid on Adil Raja
The NUJ has welcomed the arrest of four suspects in connection with an attack on the home of union member Adil Raja.
NUJ submits evidence on the safety and surveillance of journalists in Northern Ireland
The NUJ has responded to the Northern Ireland Select Committee’s call for evidence on policing and security in Northern Ireland.
Ukraine: drone attack kills two journalists
October deadliest month for media workers in Ukraine this year.
NUJ to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
On Monday 3 November at 5.30pm, the NUJ will host an online speaker event to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI).
Family home of investigative journalist vandalised
The NUJ has expressed its concern at the vandalism of a house in Kosovo belonging to the family of investigative journalist Vudi Xhymshiti.
NUJ welcomes introduction of journalist safety officers in every police force
Journalists now have a dedicated safety officer in every UK police force, providing direct access to support when faced with abuse and threats of violence.
Ukraine: Three newspaper buildings hit by Russian drones
Journalists resolve to continue working despite damage.
Palestine: hospital killings by Israeli forces show need for global action
The airstrikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in which at least 20 people were killed, including five journalists and media workers, underlines the need for global action to end the Israeli government’s war on journalism and truth, the NUJ has said.