Killers of Martin O’Hagan must be brought to justice
Ahead of the 24th anniversary of the murder of Martin O’Hagan, the NUJ has repeated its call for an independent investigation to ensure the perpetrators of his killing are brought to justice.
McCullough Review highlights need for government to blow the whistle on illegal surveillance
The National Union of Journalists has called on Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, to bring forward legislation aimed at ensuring strict compliance with the laws governing surveillance by police forces operating in Northern Ireland.
MI5 admits it ‘illegally’ obtained data from ex-BBC journalist
The NUJ has expressed its grave concern and called for an independent investigation into the surveillance of journalists after MI5 admitted to illegally obtaining communications data from the mobile phone of former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney.
Competition law must protect more than big business
A radical review of Irish competition law was demanded at the biennial delegate conference of the ICTU in Belfast during a debate on a new economic model preached by the Nevin Economic Research Institute and Congress.
Delegates at ICTU biennial conference hear of unlawful surveillance of journalists
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, proposed motion three on the surveillance of journalists.
LGBT+ History Month
This year’s theme focuses on ‘Activism and Social Change’. The NUJ recognises this month as a time to celebrate past achievements and those to come.
Man sentenced for harassment of women journalists
The NUJ has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Mark McAnaw over the harassment of Sunday World journalists Amanda Brunker, Deirdre Reynolds and Nicola Tallant.
Reporters speak out about ‘climate of fear’ in Northern Ireland amid paramilitary death threats
Journalists in Northern Ireland are facing regular death threats and attacks, with few of the perpetrators prosecuted, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
NUJ pays tribute to Lyra McKee on World Press Freedom Day
The NUJ unveiled a picture of journalist Lyra McKee in Belfast to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May.
Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, addresses DM2025
Davison welcomed delegates and said it was great to be in Blackpool at her first DM as the new general secretary of the union.