Right to Report on Palestine Action
The UK Home Office’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000 has been the subject of considerable debate, prompting a range of queries about the rights and responsibilities of journalists.
NUJ shocked at Nigel Farage's "baseless" attack on reporters
Reform UK leader falsely accused journalists of being "involved" with protests outside press conference
NUJ condemns Iran’s “relentless intimidation” of journalists
There has been an acute escalation in the persecution of UK-based Iranian journalists – including scores of NUJ members – and their families.
Yemen: journalist Mohammed Dabwan Al-Meyahi sentenced to 18 months in prison after social media posts
Sentence follows enforced detention of Al-Meyahi since September
Myanmar: Junta sentences journalist to five years in jail
Than Htike Myint sentenced on terrorism charges for contacts on his mobile phone
NUJ pays tribute to Lyra McKee on World Press Freedom Day
The NUJ unveiled a picture of journalist Lyra McKee in Belfast to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May.
Russia: four more journalists jailed
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the Russian government’s continued imprisonment of independent journalists.
India: Journalist detained amid environmental protests
NUJ backs demand for journalists to be allowed to cover public interest stories without fear of reprisals
Turkey: another journalist arrested
Swedish journalist Joakim Medin being held in prison
More journalists detained in Turkey
Further concerns about press freedom