NUJ Photographer Andy Aitchison receives an apology from Kent Police
He received a full apology from the Chief Constable of Kent Police, Alan Pughsley, which includes admissions that Mr Aitchison’s arrest, the search of his property and the imposition of bail conditions and Fixed Penalty Notice were all unlawful.
NUJ to report incidents of members attacked by so-called England fans
The union is to report incidents of violence against journalists and videographers covering the Euros championship to an inquiry opened by the football governing body UEFA.
NUJ Equality Council calls on governments to ratify convention on violence and harassment at work
On June 25 the International Labour Organization Convention 190 on violence and harassment in the world of work came into force.
Threats to media at weekend demonstration condemned by NUJ
NUJ members have informed the union they faced threats and harassment on Saturday at the Covid anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine protest that saw thousands march through the capital.
Freelances struggle for work and aid a year on
It was the self-employed who saw work disappear almost from the outset of the pandemic, survey finds.
The Journalist February March 2021
As we begin to see a way out of lockdown restrictions and as Spring approaches there is more optimism in the air.
Kent Police accused of "flagrant disregard" of journalists' roles
An arrested freelance photographer received a fine a week after his charges were dropped for covering a protest in Folkestone.
Kent police must be investigated after seizing photographer's phone and memory card, says NUJ
Andy Aitchison, who was arrested while covering a protest at Napier Barracks, Folkestone, has now had his equipment returned.
NUJ supports photographer arrested for covering protest
The NUJ is legally backing a photographer who was arrested, kept in a cell for seven hours and had journalistic materials confiscated after covering a protest at an asylum centre in Folkestone, Kent last week.
NUJ Branch January 2021
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