NUJ to publish protocol with private security workers
The union is working with the International Professional Security Association (IPSA) to launch guidance and a campaign to increase understanding between journalists and private security officers.
NUJ calls for greater transparency at policing public inquiry
As the second phase of the undercover policy public inquiry starts in London this week, the NUJ has called on the authorities to deliver meaningful transparency.
Police in Bristol must respect media's right to report
The union has expressed concern at the behaviour of some police officers towards the media covering recent protests in Bristol.
NUJ Branch March 2021
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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.
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.
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 Paris calls out Global Security Law
NUJ Paris branch joins with four French journalist unions in campaign opposing the new Global Security Law
NUJ statement on the online abuse of Ben Hunte
"No journalist simply doing their job should be subjected to such harassment and hate-filled comments," said Michelle Stanistreet.
NUJ demands access to information and evidence from the undercover policing inquiry
Union asks the inquiry to confirm or deny if undercover policing units and agents were put into media organisations and the NUJ.