NUJ welcomes Met Police confirmation that journalists’ data is no longer retained
The NUJ has welcomed confirmation from the Metropolitan Police that they no longer retain data relating to the journalists at the centre of a lengthy legal challenge over the collection and use of information held on police databases.
NUJ responds to claim of further PSNI source protection breach
The NUJ has responded after an investigative journalist filed a high court claim against the Police Services of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for unlawfully obtaining communications in order to identify journalistic sources.
NUJ solidarity with Turkish journalists
The NUJ has renewed its support for Turkish journalists following the latest state assault on press freedom.
Tunisia: NUJ joins global calls for immediate release of journalist Mohamed El Yousfi
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) in calling for the immediate release of journalist Mohamed El Yousfi.
MPs call for urgent universal anti-SLAPP legislation as UK government says it’s ‘taking steps’
MPs called for universally applicable and robust legislation to clamp down on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in a debate in Westminster on the first day back from recess.
NUJ responds to reports of Reform UK banning journalists from party conference
The NUJ has responded to reports that Reform UK has refused three journalists entry to its party conference.
UK Home Office must correct advice on photography in public spaces, says NUJ
The NUJ is calling on the Home Office to rectify information it has published and shared with asylum seekers on restrictions around photographing and filming people in public places.
NUJ welcomes victory for Vincent Kearney in state surveillance tribunal
The NUJ has welcomed a decision by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) to order MI5 and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to pay £20,000 in damages to journalist and union member Vincent Kearney over sustained unlawful surveillance.
NUJ supports bill to broaden scope of FOI laws
The NUJ has backed legislative proposals to bring the King and the Royal Household under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act with the aim of promoting transparency and press freedom.
Canary debanking sets ‘disturbing precedent for press freedom’, says NUJ
The NUJ is seeking an explanation in response to reports that Lloyds Bank has suspended access to The Canary’s funds without giving a reason.
NUJ calls for release of photographer in Uganda
The NUJ has called for the immediate release of our member, Klaus Thymann, who was arrested in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday 29 June.
NUJ chapel marks anniversary of Veronica Guerin murder
NUJ members gathered at Independent House today (26 June) to mark the 30th anniversary of the murder of Veronica Guerin.
NUJ calls for Holyrood restrictions to be lifted
The NUJ has said that the sudden decision to physically restrict journalists and prevent them questioning parliamentarians at Holyrood should be overturned.
NUJ welcomes costs decision that safeguards media freedom
Costs will not be awarded against a Freedom of Information applicant, who was facing a bill of £14,000, a court has decided.
NUJ responds after Nigel Farage shares journalist’s Press Card on social media
The NUJ has responded to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage posting a photo of a journalist’s NUJ Press Card across social media.
Costs award would endanger journalism, NUJ warns
Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser, reports on the tribunal hearing into attempts to recover Freedom of Information (FOI) costs from journalist Barnie Choudhury.
FOI costs enforcement presents new SLAPPs threat
The NUJ has warned that legally enforced recovery of Freedom of Information (FOI) costs could pose a serious threat to media freedom and open the door to SLAPP-style intimidation of journalists.
NUJ joins anti-SLAPP day of action
The NUJ has joined its partners in the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition in a day of action to spread awareness of abusive legal threats and lawsuits.
NUJ welcomes Harris rejection of Media Minister's sinister media review demand
The NUJ has welcomed the acceptance by Simon Harris, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, that a review of media coverage of oil price protests across Ireland last week would not be appropriate.
NUJ alarmed at sinister comments by media minister on coverage of oil protests
The NUJ has described as "sinister and deeply disturbing" the call by Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, for a Coimisiún na Meán review of media coverage of the recent nationwide fuel protests.