How can journalists ensure their work considers responsible reporting on suicide? how can we handle legal requirements whilst protecting the vulnerable in court reporting? and how could future anonymity orders impact the public’s right to know?
The National Union of Journalists’ Ethics council invites you to a webinar on 8 October from 5.30-6.30pm exploring how journalists can ensure the protection of vulnerable individuals and groups through their reporting.
The event chaired by Professor Chris Frost, Ethics council chair and emeritus professor of Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University, will provide attendees with insight into the work of the council and allow for audience participation in a Q&A session.
Nick McGowan-Lowe, NUJ National Organiser for Scotland, will update on proposals at the Scottish Parliament to bring in automatic anonymity for child victims of homicide in Scotland, which would affect all UK media.
Mike Jempson, former NUJ Ethics council vice chair, will share his views on responsible reporting on suicide and why it is important every journalist adheres to ethical principles on the subject. Jempson spent 30 years as a director of the journalism ethics charity Media Wise where he worked as a trainer with the International Federation of Journalists and United Nations agencies in some 40 countries tackling coverage of issues including suicide, domestic abuse and refugees.
Fran Yeoman, is Head of Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University and joins the panel to share more on her research interests on court reporting and its impact on prisoners’ families, including children. Yeoman is the former assistant editor of the i and has previously worked for the Independent and The Times, as a news editor and reporter.
David Challen, , is a domestic abuse campaigner. He is also an advisor to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales and an Ambassador for the Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT) and the Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse.
