Hong Kong: NUJ condemns sentencing of Jimmy Lai
The NUJ has condemned the 20-year prison sentence handed to Hong Kong media magnate, Jimmy Lai, following a “politically motivated” conviction to silence free speech.
NUJ raises concern over raid on Adil Raja
The NUJ has welcomed the arrest of four suspects in connection with an attack on the home of union member Adil Raja.
Palestine: Journalists continue to be killed despite ceasefire agreement
At least 234 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed by Israeli forces since October 2023, the latest figures by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) show.
Russia: Ukrainian journalist detained by authorities
Russia’s Ministry of Defence confirms Viktoria Roshchyna, previously reported missing has been arrested.
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council endorses UN criticism of UK human rights failures
The council responds to the "damning" UN Committee's rights of disabled people report
Palestine: at least 34 journalists killed in Gaza
NUJ joins calls for an immediate investigation into the deaths of all journalists.
Israel: IFJ condemns accusations of journalists’ involvement in 7 October attack
The NUJ has joined the IFJ in condemning statements by Israeli ministers accusing journalists of having prior knowledge of the Hamas-led massacre.
Humanitarian law must be respected, with journalists covering conflict afforded protections
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, has called on the United Nations to vigorously defend the rights of journalists covering the Israel-Palestine conflict with full protection of the Geneva Convention.
NUJ welcomes UN commitment to investigate threats against BBC News Persian journalists and their families
The confirmation was announced on 5 July during the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council.
Journalistic material must not be retained by Investigatory Powers Commissioner
The Joint Human Rights Committee has urged the UK government to adopt its recommendation preventing the Commissioner from retaining material where there is no public interest.