‘A victory for common sense, media freedom and human decency’ says Tim Dawson
The International Federation of Journalists’ deputy general secretary reports on latest developments following news of a plea deal for Julian Assange.
NUJ welcomes release of Julian Assange
The union has welcomed reports indicating Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with US authorities.
#IFJLondon: NUJ welcomes global journalists unions
The union is proud to host the International Federation of Journalists ahead of a series of meetings this week.
High Court grants Julian Assange permission to appeal extradition to the United States
The National Union of Journalists has welcomed the High Court’s judgment granting Julian Assange victory in his case requesting leave to appeal extradition to the United States.
World Press Freedom Day 2024
As the death toll in Gaza rises to horrific levels and more than 300 BBC World Service journalists are working in exile as crackdowns on press freedom increase across the globe, today’s World Press Freedom Day finds hard-fought journalists’ rights and safety in a difficult place.
NUJ welcomes temporary reprieve in Assange appeal judgment and reiterates its call for US plea deal
Michelle Stanistreet has welcomed the decision to give Julian Assange leave to appeal, handed down at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on 26 March by Judges Victor Johnson and Dame Victoria Sharp, subject to assurances from the US government that address their grounds of appeal.
Assange’s appeal application
Tim Dawson, the IFJ’s deputy general secretary, reports on the WikiLeaks founder’s appeal against extradition to the United States.
US government must end its pursuit of Julian Assange
NUJ members can show their opposition to the United States’ efforts to extradite Julian Assange by attending demonstrations in London on 20 and 21 February.
Assange hopeful for Biden/Albanese talks
Dominique Pradalié, president of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), met Julian Assange in Belmarsh Prison, London, for the second time on 21 October.
Assange treatment "atrocious breach of natural justice", says David Davis
At a cross party meeting in parliament, former foreign secretary David Davis MP described the treatment of journalist Julian Assange as an "atrocious breach of natural justice".
UK government must not aid US in Assange extradition efforts
The National Union of Journalists is alarmed to learn that UK police officers have approached British-based journalists, apparently seeking evidence intended to aid the prosecution of Julian Assange.
DM week online events
From 24-27 April, members can join 5pm talk-ins and lunchtime fringes with expert speakers on topics including neurodiversity, journalists' safety and local news.
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.
#FreeAssangeNOW campaign
The union has renewed calls for the release of Julian Assange and for an end to extradition efforts by the United States government.
IFJ president joins human chain for Assange
NUJ members joined thousands of free speech supporters opposing the extradition of Julian Assange at a protest in London.
A human chain to defend free speech
NEC member Tim Dawson urges members to join journalists on 8 October in Parliament Square, opposing Julian Assange's extradition.
Right on his side: growing opposition to Assange's prosecution
NEC member Tim Dawson reports on Julian Assange's case, and action journalists can take to show their support.
Assange extradition order to United States approved
The NUJ has expressed its gravest concern at Home Secretary Priti Patel’s decision to extradite Julian Assange.
World Press Freedom Day
NUJ reflects on this year's 'journalism under digital siege' theme and explores wider threats to journalists globally.
Assange's fate in Priti Patel's hands
NEC member Tim Dawson reports on developments in Julian Assange's case.