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 improved protections for journalists targeted with lawfare
The European Council has adopted the anti-SLAPP directive with safeguards to protect media freedom and journalists facing strategic lawsuits against public participation.
NUJ hails significant SLAPPs ruling in Northern Ireland
The union has welcomed a judgment in favour of journalist Malachi O'Doherty, in "vexatious" defamation proceedings brought by Gerry Kelly MLA.
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.”
King’s speech must include standalone anti-SLAPP law
NUJ joins over 60 signatories in calling for urgent legislation to protect journalists.
NUJ welcomes creation of government-led UK SLAPPs taskforce
The union will represent members through its seat, noting the taskforce as a “significant step in tackling the scourge of strategic litigation aimed at crushing freedom of expression.”
Cadwalladr Court of Appeal decision a major blow to public interest journalism
The Court of Appeal has instructed journalist Carole Cadwalladr to pay costs in excess of £1m to multimillionaire Arron Banks.
UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes end of Realtid case
NUJ joins media freedom organisations in urging UK government to introduce anti-SLAPP legislation, as Realtid case concludes.
Arron Banks loses two libel claim challenges in appeal case against Carole Cadwalladr
The court of appeal has upheld only one claim brought by multimillionaire Arron Banks over damage to his reputation from content in a TED talk.
UK government must take urgent action on SLAPPs
The NUJ has signed a letter to Dominic Raab calling for the adoption of an anti-SLAPP law.