Police laid surveillance trap for journalists
Tim Dawson, IFJ deputy general secretary, reports from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearing where grave breaches by the PSNI over journalists’ surveillance and attempts to uncover a source have been disclosed.
Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearings commence
Day 1 of the hearing over claims "No Stone Unturned" journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were unlawfully monitored using covert surveillance.
NUJ calls for open court judicial hearings into unlawful journalists’ surveillance
The union has strongly urged long-awaited hearings of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal into targeted covert surveillance of journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney by UK authorities, be held in open court.
UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes Wayne David MP’s Anti-SLAPP Bill
The Private Members’ Bill marks a “crucial milestone for the UK to stamp out all SLAPPs targeting public interest reporting.”
NUJ submission to the Law Commission’s consultation on sexual offence prosecutions
NUJ comments on clauses related to the exclusion of the public and restrictions on members of the press attending trials. We are concerned about the impact changes will have on journalists including court reporters facing considerable changes to their ability to report trials if proposals are enacted.
NUJ welcomes anti-SLAPP amendments but repeats call for standalone legislation from government
Union calls for journalists' protections on all SLAPP cases, and not those limited in scope to economic crime.
Cadwalladr Court of Appeal decision a major blow to public interest journalism
The Court of Appeal has instructed journalist Carole Cadwalladr to pay costs in excess of £1m to multimillionaire Arron Banks.
Justice Select Committee calls for improved journalists’ access to courts and data
Government responds to wide-ranging recommendations and commits to call for evidence this year.
UK government must take urgent action on SLAPPs
The NUJ has signed a letter to Dominic Raab calling for the adoption of an anti-SLAPP law.
NUJ welcomes MPs’ report calling for greater support for journalists covering court cases
A report by the cross-party Justice Committee has called on the court system to do more to support open justice in the digital age, including helping digital platforms cover court decisions.