DM2025: finance
The treasurer’s report was given by Christ Frost at DM, followed my motions on finance.
Poverty and the press: how should journalists report on the subject ethically?
The dignity, agency, and knowledge of people living in poverty was emphasised at a recent webinar organised by the NUJ Ethics and Disabled Members’ councils.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
NUJ condemns the violence and abuse targeted at women globally, whilst standing in solidarity with women journalists reporting from conflict zones and under repressive regimes.
NUJ calls out “sexist” Spectator column
The chairs of the union’s Ethics and Equality Councils have written to the editor of the Spectator over a “sexist and degrading” column published by the magazine.
Finance conference: subs, recruitment and more
NUJ members met for lively discussion and a chance to contribute ideas at the conference exploring how to build a fair subscriptions structure.
Exploring the NUJ code of conduct
Protection of sources, accuracy and artificial intelligence were focal points in the NUJ Ethics council webinar.
NUJ condemns use of party-political pledges on departmental press releases
The union's Ethics council has called for an end to the practice after Conservative party pledges appeared on a recent release.
IPSO must act on negative narratives about disabled people and welfare recipients
The union’s Ethics and Disabled Members councils have urged the regulator to insist on ethical reporting.
NUJ welcomes anti-SLAPP amendments but repeats call for standalone legislation from government
Union calls for journalists' protections on all SLAPP cases, and not those limited in scope to economic crime.
NUJ welcomes police back down on naming suspects
Ethics Council chair, Professor Chris Frost says it is vital that the public should know who has been charged in their name with breaches of the law.
NUJ challenges proposed changes to police guidance which could mean suspects charged with offences are not named
The NUJ has added its voice to concerns over draft College of Policing guidance which would give forces in England and Wales the option of not releasing the names of people charged with offences.
Government must act now to clamp down on Slapps
The NUJ is deeply concerned about the shocking reports revealing the UK government helped Yevgeny Prigozhin, a sanctioned ally of Putin ally and leader of the mercenary army Wager Group, sue British journalist Eliot Higgins.
SLAPPs: a threat to journalists and media freedom worldwide
Hear from our panel including investigative journalists who have faced SLAPPs action. Submit a response to government’s consultation closing 19 May.
Have your say on legal threats to journalists and the chilling effect on media freedom
The NUJ is urging members to respond to a call for evidence about the use of SLAPPs in England and Wales.
World Press Freedom Day
NUJ reflects on this year's 'journalism under digital siege' theme and explores wider threats to journalists globally.
Ukraine: prisoners of war must be protected from public curiosity
The National Union of Journalists is urging journalists to adhere to international humanitarian law when reporting on conflict in Ukraine.
Human Rights Act reform: why does it matter to journalists?
NUJ Ethics Council holds a second webinar with the British Institute of Human Rights.
What journalists need to know about the Human Rights Act – and why it needs protecting
NUJ Ethic's Council and British Institute of Human Rights webinar
Human Rights Day 2021
The NUJ condemns the "sheer quantity and malice of government attacks on human rights".