Vincent Kearney treated as a ‘suspect’
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, looks back on day one of this week’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearing of the case taken by union member Vincent Kearney and the BBC against the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
State surveillance an ‘attack on public interest journalism’, says NUJ member Vincent Kearney as tribunal hearing begins
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) today heard of unlawful surveillance against former BBC journalist and National Union of Journalists (NUJ) member Vincent Kearney.
NUJ submits evidence on the safety and surveillance of journalists in Northern Ireland
The NUJ has responded to the Northern Ireland Select Committee’s call for evidence on policing and security in Northern Ireland.
NUJ submission on policing and security in Northern Ireland
NUJ submission to the Northern Ireland Select Committee’s call for evidence on policing and security in Northern Ireland.
MI5 admits it ‘illegally’ obtained data from ex-BBC journalist
The NUJ has expressed its grave concern and called for an independent investigation into the surveillance of journalists after MI5 admitted to illegally obtaining communications data from the mobile phone of former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney.
Surveillance operations withheld by Police Service of Northern Ireland
The NUJ has strongly condemned a previous decision by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) not to disclose details of two surveillance operations to the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO).
Delegates at ICTU biennial conference hear of unlawful surveillance of journalists
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, proposed motion three on the surveillance of journalists.
NUJ gives evidence on the surveillance of journalists in Northern Ireland
On 5 February, Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, answered questions from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee alongside journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney of “No Stone Unturned”.
McCullough publishes progress report of PSNI Review
Angus McCullough KC has issued a Progress Report in relation to the work of the Review that he is conducting into the conduct of the PSNI arising from concerns raised in relation to surveillance of journalists, lawyers and other groups.
NUJ welcomes FOI ruling on PSNI disclosure
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, has welcomed the decision of the Commissioner in the appeal brought by Tanya Fowles over requests for information linked to the Kate Simpson murder investigation.
NUJ backs Council of Europe call for improved journalist safety protections in Ireland
Anti-SLAPP provisions, PSNI surveillance and investment in public service broadcasting were among topics discussed at the two day meeting.
McCullough review deadline extended
The independent review is considering conduct by the Police Service of Northern Ireland arising from concerns raised in relation to the surveillance of journalists, lawyers and other groups.
NUJ sets record straight as IPT hearing draws to a close
An affidavit has been submitted by Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, following a late disclosure document revealed during a hearing earlier this week.
IPT hearings into PSNI covert surveillance continue
The NUJ is represented at the Royal Courts of Justice as evidence into surveillance of ‘No Stone Unturned’ journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney is heard.
NUJ joins IPT hearing over surveillance of journalists
The union has called for full transparency of any unlawful monitoring of journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, ahead of Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearings this week.
NUJ condemns two threats made to Sunday World journalist in Northern Ireland
The Sunday World journalist was twice notified by police, in recent weeks, that dissident republicans planned to attack them. The most recent threat was delivered this week.
NUJ seeks leave to join covert surveillance case at Investigatory Powers Tribunal
The NUJ will be legally represented at a resumed hearing of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal today at the Royal Courts of Justice in London (July 18th) when the union applies to intervene in proceedings examining alleged unlawful covert surveillance of journalists by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
NUJ warns against complacency over threats to journalists
The union has warned against a creeping culture of complacency regarding threats to journalists in Northern Ireland.
PSNI report on access to journalist’s records grounds for grave concern
The NUJ has expressed grave concern at a report of the PSNI Chief Constable regarding the use of covert powers against journalists and lawyers.
NUJ hails PSNI review as "important step towards transparency"
The union will participate in an advisory group as part of an independent review of PSNI use of surveillance against groups including journalists.