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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.

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NUJ submission on policing and security in Northern Ireland

NUJ submission to the Northern Ireland Select Committee’s call for evidence on policing and security in Northern Ireland.

Surveillance operations withheld by Police Service of Northern Ireland

The NUJ has strongly condemned a previous decision by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) not to disclose details of two surveillance operations to the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO).

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Delegates at ICTU biennial conference hear of unlawful surveillance of journalists

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, proposed motion three on the surveillance of journalists.

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01 Jul 2025
NUJ gives evidence on the surveillance of journalists in Northern Ireland 

On 5 February, Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, answered questions from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee alongside journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney of “No Stone Unturned”. 

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NUJ sets record straight as IPT hearing draws to a close

An affidavit has been submitted by Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, following a late disclosure document revealed during a hearing earlier this week.

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04 Oct 2024
IPT hearings into PSNI covert surveillance continue

The NUJ is represented at the Royal Courts of Justice as evidence into surveillance of ‘No Stone Unturned’ journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney is heard.

Barry and Trevor are joined by Séamus Dooley and others as they hold signs reading 'Journalism is not a crime' spying on journalists threatens democra

02 Oct 2024
NUJ joins IPT hearing over surveillance of journalists

The union has called for full transparency of any unlawful monitoring of journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, ahead of Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearings this week.

Barry and Trevor cred Kevin Cooper

30 Sep 2024
NUJ granted leave to join covert surveillance case at Investigatory Powers Tribunal

The union will be able to enter evidence in the hearing into the cases taken by journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney arising from surveillance revealed in the aftermath of unlawful police activity.

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NUJ seeks leave to join covert surveillance case at Investigatory Powers Tribunal

The NUJ will be legally represented at a resumed hearing of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal today at the Royal Courts of Justice in London (July 18th)  when the union applies to intervene in proceedings examining alleged unlawful covert surveillance of journalists by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

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NUJ hails PSNI review as "important step towards transparency"

The union will participate in an advisory group as part of an independent review of PSNI use of surveillance against groups including journalists.

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04 Jun 2024
NUJ demands emergency NI Policing Board meeting on sinister surveillance of journalists  

The shocking revelations at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearing in London yesterday about the scale and nature of PSNI surveillance of journalists and lawyers in Northern Ireland have led to a demand for an emergency meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

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NUJ welcomes BBC call for inquiry into police surveillance of a journalist

The union has welcomed the decision of the BBC to write to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal about the alleged police surveillance of former journalist Spotlight journalist Vincent Kearney

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Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearings commence

Day 1 of the hearing over claims "No Stone Unturned" journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were unlawfully monitored using covert surveillance.

Natasha Hirst, Barry McCaffrey and John Finucane MP

28 Feb 2024
Letter of protest to the Police Service of Northern Ireland

NUJ Belfast and District Branch to inform PSNI chief constable about concern over state surveillance of Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney.

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NUJ calls for open court judicial hearings into unlawful journalists’ surveillance

The union has strongly urged long-awaited hearings of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal into targeted covert surveillance of journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney by UK authorities, be held in open court.

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PSNI unlawfully monitored “No Stone Unturned” journalist’s communications 

NUJ condemns unlawful surveillance of Barry McCaffrey by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and calls for an open hearing into events.   

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End the killings and targeting of journalists

Not in Mexico, not in Pakistan and not in Northern Ireland, says NUJ rep Kathryn Johnston.

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Stand up for journalism – NUJ solidarity protests in Northern Ireland

Local union branches in Belfast and Derry organise events today.

Derry Stand up for Journalism 7 Dec

NUJ welcomes final settlement for No Stone Unturned journalists

Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey have inspired support and solidarity, congratulations on their final settlement agreed today.

Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey

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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.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ submission on policing and security in Northern Ireland

NUJ submission to the Northern Ireland Select Committee’s call for evidence on policing and security in Northern Ireland.

Surveillance operations withheld by Police Service of Northern Ireland

The NUJ has strongly condemned a previous decision by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) not to disclose details of two surveillance operations to the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO).

NUJ-logo-website.png

Delegates at ICTU biennial conference hear of unlawful surveillance of journalists

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, proposed motion three on the surveillance of journalists.

logo-ictu.svg

01 Jul 2025
NUJ gives evidence on the surveillance of journalists in Northern Ireland 

On 5 February, Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, answered questions from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee alongside journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney of “No Stone Unturned”. 

NUJ-logo-website.png

NUJ sets record straight as IPT hearing draws to a close

An affidavit has been submitted by Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, following a late disclosure document revealed during a hearing earlier this week.

NUJ-logo-website.png

04 Oct 2024
IPT hearings into PSNI covert surveillance continue

The NUJ is represented at the Royal Courts of Justice as evidence into surveillance of ‘No Stone Unturned’ journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney is heard.

Barry and Trevor are joined by Séamus Dooley and others as they hold signs reading 'Journalism is not a crime' spying on journalists threatens democra

02 Oct 2024
NUJ joins IPT hearing over surveillance of journalists

The union has called for full transparency of any unlawful monitoring of journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, ahead of Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearings this week.

Barry and Trevor cred Kevin Cooper

30 Sep 2024
NUJ granted leave to join covert surveillance case at Investigatory Powers Tribunal

The union will be able to enter evidence in the hearing into the cases taken by journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney arising from surveillance revealed in the aftermath of unlawful police activity.

IPTHighCourtJuly18crop

NUJ seeks leave to join covert surveillance case at Investigatory Powers Tribunal

The NUJ will be legally represented at a resumed hearing of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal today at the Royal Courts of Justice in London (July 18th)  when the union applies to intervene in proceedings examining alleged unlawful covert surveillance of journalists by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ hails PSNI review as "important step towards transparency"

The union will participate in an advisory group as part of an independent review of PSNI use of surveillance against groups including journalists.

NUJ-logo-website.png

04 Jun 2024
NUJ demands emergency NI Policing Board meeting on sinister surveillance of journalists  

The shocking revelations at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearing in London yesterday about the scale and nature of PSNI surveillance of journalists and lawyers in Northern Ireland have led to a demand for an emergency meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ welcomes BBC call for inquiry into police surveillance of a journalist

The union has welcomed the decision of the BBC to write to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal about the alleged police surveillance of former journalist Spotlight journalist Vincent Kearney

NUJ logo (website).png

Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearings commence

Day 1 of the hearing over claims "No Stone Unturned" journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were unlawfully monitored using covert surveillance.

Natasha Hirst, Barry McCaffrey and John Finucane MP

28 Feb 2024
Letter of protest to the Police Service of Northern Ireland

NUJ Belfast and District Branch to inform PSNI chief constable about concern over state surveillance of Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney.

Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney Dublin.jpg

NUJ calls for open court judicial hearings into unlawful journalists’ surveillance

The union has strongly urged long-awaited hearings of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal into targeted covert surveillance of journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney by UK authorities, be held in open court.

NUJ logo (website).png

PSNI unlawfully monitored “No Stone Unturned” journalist’s communications 

NUJ condemns unlawful surveillance of Barry McCaffrey by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and calls for an open hearing into events.   

NUJ logo (website).png

End the killings and targeting of journalists

Not in Mexico, not in Pakistan and not in Northern Ireland, says NUJ rep Kathryn Johnston.

Image: Stand up for Journalism Northern Ireland advert

Stand up for journalism – NUJ solidarity protests in Northern Ireland

Local union branches in Belfast and Derry organise events today.

Derry Stand up for Journalism 7 Dec

NUJ welcomes final settlement for No Stone Unturned journalists

Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey have inspired support and solidarity, congratulations on their final settlement agreed today.

Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey

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