NUJ responds to Reform refusing to speak to local journalists in Nottinghamshire
The NUJ is deeply concerned by Reform UK’s decision to ban its councillors in Nottinghamshire from speaking to local journalists at Nottinghamshire Live.
NUJ expresses concern over Ireland’s Defamation (Amendment) Bill
The union is among 29 organisations urging the Seanad to act over anti-SLAPP provisions.
DM2025: media freedom
The use of counter-terror legislation against journalists was condemned at DM. Motions on SLAPPs and on a campaign reforming the law, allowing the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to award costs were carried.
DM2025: organisation
Motions on the climate crisis and branch organisation featured in this debate.
India: journalist arrested for covering demonstration against corruption
The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in demanding the unconditional release of digital journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder in India.
Hong Kong: former journalists among 45 jailed in National Security trial
NUJ and IFJ condemn the crackdown by authorities, following sentences of up to a decade in prison.
NUJ strongly condemns Israel's closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah
Soldiers conducted a raid on 22 September, seizing equipment and documents as they demanded the office shutdown.
Nigeria: journalist charged over reporting on local businessman
NUJ condemns charges that could see Precious Eze Chukunonso imprisoned for up to two years if convicted.
Israel: new law granting closure of foreign media outlets threatens media freedom
The NUJ has warned against the closure of Al Jazeera and other international media outlets, following passage of a bill by the Israeli government banning broadcasting of foreign media over threats to national security.