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USA: NUJ calls for release of journalist detained by ICE

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the immediate release of UK journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi.

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NUJ responds to removal of journalists from Labour Party Conference

The NUJ is concerned by a decision to revoke the passes of journalists attending the Labour Party Conference.

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01 Oct 2025
NUJ responds to Reform refusing to speak to local journalists in Nottinghamshire

The NUJ is deeply concerned by Reform UK’s decision to ban its councillors in Nottinghamshire from speaking to local journalists at Nottinghamshire Live.

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NUJ expresses concern over Ireland’s Defamation (Amendment) Bill

The union is among 29 organisations urging the Seanad to act over anti-SLAPP provisions.

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DM2025: media freedom

The use of counter-terror legislation against journalists was condemned at DM. Motions on SLAPPs and on a campaign reforming the law, allowing the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to award costs were carried.

Séamus Dooley DM2025.

26 Apr 2025
DM2025: organisation

Motions on the climate crisis and branch organisation featured in this debate.

DM2025 delegates.

25 Apr 2025
India: journalist arrested for covering demonstration against corruption

The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in demanding the unconditional release of digital journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder in India.

IFJ website logo

Hong Kong: former journalists among 45 jailed in National Security trial

NUJ and IFJ condemn the crackdown by authorities, following sentences of up to a decade in prison.

IFJ website logo

20 Nov 2024
NUJ strongly condemns Israel's closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah

Soldiers conducted a raid on 22 September, seizing equipment and documents as they demanded the office shutdown.

NUJ logo (website).png

22 Sep 2024
Nigeria: journalist charged over reporting on local businessman

NUJ condemns charges that could see Precious Eze Chukunonso imprisoned for up to two years if convicted.

IFJ website logo

04 Jul 2024
Israel: new law granting closure of foreign media outlets threatens media freedom

The NUJ has warned against the closure of Al Jazeera and other international media outlets, following passage of a bill by the Israeli government banning broadcasting of foreign media over threats to national security.

NUJ-logo-website.png

03 Apr 2024
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.

Tim Dawson and Natasha Hirst

Northern Cyprus: IFJ and EFJ call for charges against union president to be dropped

Ali Kişmir faces a ten year prison sentence for “insulting and mocking” security forces. 

NUJ logo (website).png

06 Oct 2023
Iran: NUJ joins IFJ in calling for the release of all detained journalists

A year on from Mahsa Amini’s death and protests in Iran, several journalists remain imprisoned in the country.

NUJ logo (website).png

15 Sep 2023
India: journalist detained by state authorities

Badri Seshadri has been charged with offences following remarks about India's chief justice.

NUJ logo (website).png

07 Aug 2023
DM2023: International

Turkey, Sudan, Russia and Afghanistan all featured in motions focused on international issues.

DM2023 London.jpg

28 Apr 2023
Hong Kong: IFJ report explores challenges for Hong Kong journalists in the diaspora

NUJ backs calls by the International Federation of Journalists for greater action by governments and organisations to support Hong Kong journalists who have fled the country.

IFJ journalists in exile graphic for Hong Kong report

06 Apr 2023
NUJ welcomes government changes on sanctions rules

New rules will block sanctioned oligarchs from bringing defamation cases in the UK.

Slapps.jpg

31 Mar 2023
Support the Free Assange Now! campaign

The union continues to support the International Federation of Journalists’ “Free Assange Now!” campaign, urging for all charges against Assange to be dropped.

NUJ logo (website).png

24 Mar 2023

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Displaying 58 results

  • Active filters:
  • freedom of expression
USA: NUJ calls for release of journalist detained by ICE

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the immediate release of UK journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi.

IFJ website logo

NUJ responds to removal of journalists from Labour Party Conference

The NUJ is concerned by a decision to revoke the passes of journalists attending the Labour Party Conference.

NUJ logo (website).png

01 Oct 2025
NUJ responds to Reform refusing to speak to local journalists in Nottinghamshire

The NUJ is deeply concerned by Reform UK’s decision to ban its councillors in Nottinghamshire from speaking to local journalists at Nottinghamshire Live.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ expresses concern over Ireland’s Defamation (Amendment) Bill

The union is among 29 organisations urging the Seanad to act over anti-SLAPP provisions.

NUJ-logo-website.png

DM2025: media freedom

The use of counter-terror legislation against journalists was condemned at DM. Motions on SLAPPs and on a campaign reforming the law, allowing the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to award costs were carried.

Séamus Dooley DM2025.

26 Apr 2025
DM2025: organisation

Motions on the climate crisis and branch organisation featured in this debate.

DM2025 delegates.

25 Apr 2025
India: journalist arrested for covering demonstration against corruption

The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in demanding the unconditional release of digital journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder in India.

IFJ website logo

Hong Kong: former journalists among 45 jailed in National Security trial

NUJ and IFJ condemn the crackdown by authorities, following sentences of up to a decade in prison.

IFJ website logo

20 Nov 2024
NUJ strongly condemns Israel's closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah

Soldiers conducted a raid on 22 September, seizing equipment and documents as they demanded the office shutdown.

NUJ logo (website).png

22 Sep 2024
Nigeria: journalist charged over reporting on local businessman

NUJ condemns charges that could see Precious Eze Chukunonso imprisoned for up to two years if convicted.

IFJ website logo

04 Jul 2024
Israel: new law granting closure of foreign media outlets threatens media freedom

The NUJ has warned against the closure of Al Jazeera and other international media outlets, following passage of a bill by the Israeli government banning broadcasting of foreign media over threats to national security.

NUJ-logo-website.png

03 Apr 2024
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.

Tim Dawson and Natasha Hirst

Northern Cyprus: IFJ and EFJ call for charges against union president to be dropped

Ali Kişmir faces a ten year prison sentence for “insulting and mocking” security forces. 

NUJ logo (website).png

06 Oct 2023
Iran: NUJ joins IFJ in calling for the release of all detained journalists

A year on from Mahsa Amini’s death and protests in Iran, several journalists remain imprisoned in the country.

NUJ logo (website).png

15 Sep 2023
India: journalist detained by state authorities

Badri Seshadri has been charged with offences following remarks about India's chief justice.

NUJ logo (website).png

07 Aug 2023
DM2023: International

Turkey, Sudan, Russia and Afghanistan all featured in motions focused on international issues.

DM2023 London.jpg

28 Apr 2023
Hong Kong: IFJ report explores challenges for Hong Kong journalists in the diaspora

NUJ backs calls by the International Federation of Journalists for greater action by governments and organisations to support Hong Kong journalists who have fled the country.

IFJ journalists in exile graphic for Hong Kong report

06 Apr 2023
NUJ welcomes government changes on sanctions rules

New rules will block sanctioned oligarchs from bringing defamation cases in the UK.

Slapps.jpg

31 Mar 2023
Support the Free Assange Now! campaign

The union continues to support the International Federation of Journalists’ “Free Assange Now!” campaign, urging for all charges against Assange to be dropped.

NUJ logo (website).png

24 Mar 2023

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