Hong Kong: independent journalists targeted with arbitrary audits
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling on Hong Kong authorities to uphold journalists’ right to report without fear of reprisals.
Palestine: 170 journalists and media workers killed since the start of the war
The death toll of Palestinian journalists has risen following a targeted Israeli attack.
NUJ shocked at Nigel Farage's "baseless" attack on reporters
Reform UK leader falsely accused journalists of being "involved" with protests outside press conference
Journalist wins court ruling against unlawful police raid with NUJ backing
The NUJ has welcomed the Central Criminal Court’s decision to refuse police access to Asa Winstanley’s journalistic property after determining that the search warrant was unlawful.
NUJ welcomes BBC vision, whilst urging safeguards to ensure access to programmes
The union has welcomed ideas outlined by the broadcaster, whilst calling for action to ensure the sustainability of local news and access to programmes.
Presumption of anonymity for firearms officers poses grave threat to public interest journalism, say NUJ and JUSTICE
The NUJ and law reform charity JUSTICE have written jointly to Yvette Cooper, UK home secretary, expressing deep concern over a proposed change in law granting anonymity to firearms officers subject to criminal proceedings following a shooting.
Philippines: Filipino journalist Juan “Johnny” Dayang shot dead
Veteran publisher and champion of media freedom murdered at home
3 May - World Press Freedom Day
This year’s theme is ‘Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.’
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.
