NUJ condemns SLAPP-style intimidation of undercover ITV journalists by Reform UK
Reform UK announced yesterday (21 October) that they have reported two ITV journalists to the police and initiated legal proceedings over undercover reporting into racism in the party.
NUJ Informed September 2026
National Executive Council update; Delegate Meeting 2027 explainer; updates on NUJ’s press freedom campaigning; unpaid internships; upcoming union events.
MPs call for urgent universal anti-SLAPP legislation as UK government says it’s ‘taking steps’
MPs called for universally applicable and robust legislation to clamp down on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in a debate in Westminster on the first day back from recess.
Journalists’ Safety Tracker
Use the NUJ’s online tool to inform us of incidents including of abuse, harassment and legal proceedings made against you.
Stop public bodies using litigation to thwart journalists, says NUJ parliamentary group
MPs have called on the government to do more to safeguard press freedom after a public body attempted to recover Freedom of Information (FOI) costs from freelance journalist and NUJ member Barnie Choudhury.
A message from NUJ on World Press Freedom Day 2026
The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2026 is ‘Shaping a Future at Peace’.
FOI costs enforcement presents new SLAPPs threat
The NUJ has warned that legally enforced recovery of Freedom of Information (FOI) costs could pose a serious threat to media freedom and open the door to SLAPP-style intimidation of journalists.
NUJ joins anti-SLAPP day of action
The NUJ has joined its partners in the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition in a day of action to spread awareness of abusive legal threats and lawsuits.
NUJ signs letter to UK prime minister calling for urgent anti-SLAPP legislation
The NUJ has joined over 120 organisations, publishers, editors, lawyers, and academics in urging the UK government to stamp out abusive and spurious lawsuits aimed at silencing journalists and whistleblowers.
Philippines: Frenchie Mae Cumpio convicted for “financing terrorism”
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio on baseless charges of “financing terrorism”.
