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.
Trade union conference backs NUJ motion
The Northern Ireland conference of the Irish Congress of Trades Unions has unanimously passed an NUJ motion condemning the intimidation of journalists.
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 renews call for O'Hagan murder review in plea to Benn, Starmer and Harris
Michelle Stanistreet and Séamus Dooley have written to political leaders urging an independent inquiry into the journalist's death.
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 joins hundreds of anti-racism supporters at Stormont
The Northern Ireland Assembly was recalled from its summer recess following violent disorder in Northern Ireland
Trade union and community rally against racism
The ICTU is asking trade union members to take part in an event at Stormont (front steps) on Thursday 8 August, at 11am.