NUJ statement in support of Sima Kotecha
The BBC reporter was subjected to abuse while preparing for a live broadcast; a man has since pleaded guilty.
Facebook must publish editorial guidelines which appear to allow users to call for the death of public figures
The National Union of Journalists has called on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to publish full details of editorial guidelines which the union says raise "fundamental questions about the standards set by Facebook in the treatment of a wide range of public figures and people who may find themselves in the public spotlight".
NUJ welcomes the launch of a national action plan to protect journalists
The union said the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists’ plan was an important step towards ensuring journalists can carry out their work free from harassment and attack. It was launched with cross-party support.
Government publishes first ever national action plan to protect journalists
The government has published the UK’s first national action plan to protect journalists from abuse and harassment.
NUJ Informed, Issue 34, February 2021
Welcome to February’s NUJ Informed, news from the union’s national executive council.
NUJ says government cheerleaders should stop petty, personalised attacks on journalists
The NUJ has responded to a further attack on HuffPost reporter Nadine White, this time by Conservative MP Neil O'Brien.
NUJ condemns online and offline abuse of Nadine White
Politicians should be working to boost standards of public discourse, not indulging in petty outbursts that deepen hostility towards journalists.
UN urgent appeal about threats to BBC journalists
An urgent appeal has been filed today with three United Nations experts on behalf of all BBC Persian Service staff.
NUJ condemns killing of Afghan journalist
Union extends condolences to colleagues, families and friends, and raises key safety concerns affecting journalists locally and globally
NUJ calls for harsher penalties for repeated attacks on journalists
Harsher legal penalties should be considered for individuals who repeatedly threaten or attack journalists.