Presumption of anonymity for firearms officers poses grave threat to public interest journalism, say NUJ and JUSTICE
The NUJ and law reform charity JUSTICE have written jointly to Yvette Cooper, UK home secretary, expressing deep concern over a proposed change in law granting anonymity to firearms officers subject to criminal proceedings following a shooting.
Police laid surveillance trap for journalists
Tim Dawson, IFJ deputy general secretary, reports from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearing where grave breaches by the PSNI over journalists’ surveillance and attempts to uncover a source have been disclosed.
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.
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.
UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes Wayne David MP’s Anti-SLAPP Bill
The Private Members’ Bill marks a “crucial milestone for the UK to stamp out all SLAPPs targeting public interest reporting.”
NUJ submission to the Law Commission’s consultation on sexual offence prosecutions
NUJ comments on clauses related to the exclusion of the public and restrictions on members of the press attending trials. We are concerned about the impact changes will have on journalists including court reporters facing considerable changes to their ability to report trials if proposals are enacted.
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.
Cadwalladr Court of Appeal decision a major blow to public interest journalism
The Court of Appeal has instructed journalist Carole Cadwalladr to pay costs in excess of £1m to multimillionaire Arron Banks.
Justice Select Committee calls for improved journalists’ access to courts and data
Government responds to wide-ranging recommendations and commits to call for evidence this year.
UK government must take urgent action on SLAPPs
The NUJ has signed a letter to Dominic Raab calling for the adoption of an anti-SLAPP law.
NUJ welcomes MPs’ report calling for greater support for journalists covering court cases
A report by the cross-party Justice Committee has called on the court system to do more to support open justice in the digital age, including helping digital platforms cover court decisions.
Philippines: court reinstates access to media site
A Quezon City Court has ordered restrictions on access to a media site be lifted.
NUJ welcomes government SLAPPs reforms
New measures to prevent legislation used to intimidate journalists and threaten press freedom have been announced.
Cambodia: journalist prison sentence upheld
The country’s appeal court has rejected journalist Kao Piseth’s case, upholding his two-year sentence.
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.
NUJ welcomes decision by High Court in SLAPPs case
The majority of a legal claim targeting Swedish journalists, filed in London by Swedish businessman Svante Kumlin, has been dismissed.
Croatia: NUJ expresses concern over increasing use of SLAPPs
Over 900 active cases including those against journalists are burdening courts and attempting to censor the press.
NUJ welcomes government commitment to SLAPP "clampdown"
A new consultation seeks views on proposals tackling the weaponising of lawsuits to silence journalists.
NUJ backs call for Government rethink on Judicial Review and Courts Bill
Current bill proposals will significantly restrict media knowledge and pose a serious risk to open justice.
NUJ submission to the call of evidence for Open justice court reporting in the digital age
The union's response to the Justice Committee's inquiry.