Reporters speak out about ‘climate of fear’ in Northern Ireland amid paramilitary death threats
Journalists in Northern Ireland are facing regular death threats and attacks, with few of the perpetrators prosecuted, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
NUJ responds to BBC announcement of Local Democracy Reporter contracts
The NUJ has encouraged all members affected by the retendering of Local Democracy Reporter Service (LDRS) contracts to seek the union’s support.
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.
NUJ Members of Honour announced at DM
Jim Symons and Eamonn McCann received praise and recognition by the union as they awarded the prestigious title.
Man arrested in Martin O'Hagan investigation
A 42-year-old man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of journalist Martin O'Hagan on 28 September 2001.
Lyra McKee spirit celebrated at AI symposium in Belfast
The challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) would have excited Lyra McKee, her sister Nicola McKee Corner told a symposium in Belfast at the weekend.
Journalists at National World publish open letter calling for pay talks
National Union of Journalists (NUJ) members working for National World have branded the company’s refusal to enter into pay talks pending a takeover as damaging to staff’s morale and financial security.
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.