NUJ urges greater transparency over Palantir technologies partnership with police forces
A report by Liberty Investigates reveals trade union membership is among data processed by forces. The union has expressed its concern whilst stressing the need to protect confidential journalistic material.
Journalist wins court ruling against unlawful police raid with NUJ backing
The NUJ has welcomed the Central Criminal Court’s decision to refuse police access to Asa Winstanley’s journalistic property after determining that the search warrant was unlawful.
Written evidence submitted by the National Union of Journalists on the Data (Use and Access) Bill.
NUJ February 2025 submission to the Data (Use and Access) Bill committee.
Targeting of journalists of grave concern, say NUJ and IFJ
The National Union of Journalists and International Federation of Journalists have expressed their shock and concern at the detention of Richard Medhurst in Austria on 3 February.
“Victory for press freedom” as government introduces spying safeguards
Following a legal challenge by Liberty supported by the NUJ, state spying bodies will no longer be able to easily access journalists’ communications.
Government agrees to protect confidential journalistic material after legal challenge
The UK government has agreed to bring in new safeguards protecting journalists from having confidential journalistic material easily accessed by state bodies
Exploring the NUJ code of conduct
Protection of sources, accuracy and artificial intelligence were focal points in the NUJ Ethics council webinar.
NUJ welcomes victory as Metropolitan Police lose bid to access journalistic material
The union welcomed a High Court ruling against the Metropolitan Police, preventing their access to confidential journalistic material.
India: authorities arrest and detain journalists following raids
News outlet NewsClick and the homes of its journalists have been raided in targeted action by authorities.
NUJ co-signs open letter opposing the use of spyware against journalists
80 organisations have urged Members of the European Parliament to recognise the dangers of spyware against journalists, and call for its prohibition under the European Media Freedom Act.
Protection of sources
The NUJ's long history of defending the right of journalists to protect sources, is at the heart of the union's commitment to members.
NUJ and Liberty force government to amend Snoopers’ Charter
The Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment in the latest stage of Liberty’s legal action challenging the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, in which the NUJ intervened on behalf of its members to lead on arguments on the protection of journalistic communications and sources.
Online Safety Bill: Ofcom must consider journalistic content and sources when issuing notices
The NUJ has welcomed action from the UK government improving protections for journalists when encrypted content is scanned.
Journalistic material must not be retained by Investigatory Powers Commissioner
The Joint Human Rights Committee has urged the UK government to adopt its recommendation preventing the Commissioner from retaining material where there is no public interest.
Tunisia: Khalifa Guesmi sentenced to five years in prison
The Tunis Court of Appeal has imposed the longest prison sentence to a journalist over his failure to disclose his source.
NUJ briefing - Online Safety Bill
NUJ briefing on the Online Security Bill, highlighting concerns including on technology platforms accessing confidential messages and placing sources at risk.
HeartUnions week 2023
Tell a colleague to join the NUJ during HeartUnions week from 13-19 February.
Dublin student seminar inspires budding journalists
The NUJ's event for journalists in Ireland left all motivated to pursue careers within the industry.
Journalists spied on by ‘hack for hire’ gang
Concerns raised over digital security as a new investigation uncovers journalists’ private messages have been accessed by hackers.
Safety tips on the go
The NUJ and Society of Editors have launched a mobile-friendly safety toolkit to help members find advice and information while they are on the move.