Scrutiny of government an essential part of public interest journalism, says NUJ
The National Union of Journalists has voiced its concern over the use of a super-injunction, preventing public interest journalism about a data breach confirmed by the UK government.
NUJ statement on Johnston report
The union has welcomed publication of a review into the BBC documentary Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone.
NUJ expresses concern over Ireland’s Defamation (Amendment) Bill
The union is among 29 organisations urging the Seanad to act over anti-SLAPP provisions.
NUJ welcomes purchase of Shetland Times by Highland News and Media
The NUJ has welcomed the purchase of the Shetland Times by Highland News and Media, guaranteeing the future of the 153 year-old newspaper.
Kate Bell, TUC assistant general secretary, addresses DM
Delegates welcomed Bell to Blackpool with rapturous applause on the first day of conference.
Bad for the BBC, bad for Britain, and bad for the world
The NUJ BBC World Service branch has passed a motion opposing job cuts in the UK and overseas announced by the broadcaster this week.
NUJ welcomes start of open reporting in family courts in England and Wales
“Watershed” changes beginning this week to Family Procedure Rules mean that accredited journalists can report on what they see and hear whilst attending family courts, if a transparency order is granted.
Guardian & Observer journalists vote to strike
Journalists at the Guardian & Observer will undertake two 48-hour periods of strike action on 4-5 December and 12-13 December following a resounding ballot result in favour of industrial action.
Palestine: $1m in grants awarded to support public interest journalism
22 recipients were announced at the first Palestine Media Conference in Ramallah.
UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes Wayne David MP’s Anti-SLAPP Bill
The Private Members’ Bill marks a “crucial milestone for the UK to stamp out all SLAPPs targeting public interest reporting.”