NUJ gives evidence on the surveillance of journalists in Northern Ireland
On 5 February, Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, answered questions from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee alongside journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney of “No Stone Unturned”.
McCullough publishes progress report of PSNI Review
Angus McCullough KC has issued a Progress Report in relation to the work of the Review that he is conducting into the conduct of the PSNI arising from concerns raised in relation to surveillance of journalists, lawyers and other groups.
McCullough review deadline extended
The independent review is considering conduct by the Police Service of Northern Ireland arising from concerns raised in relation to the surveillance of journalists, lawyers and other groups.
“Victory for press freedom” as government introduces spying safeguards
Following a legal challenge by Liberty supported by the NUJ, state spying bodies will no longer be able to easily access journalists’ communications.
NUJ sets record straight as IPT hearing draws to a close
An affidavit has been submitted by Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, following a late disclosure document revealed during a hearing earlier this week.
IPT hearings into PSNI covert surveillance continue
The NUJ is represented at the Royal Courts of Justice as evidence into surveillance of ‘No Stone Unturned’ journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney is heard.
NUJ joins IPT hearing over surveillance of journalists
The union has called for full transparency of any unlawful monitoring of journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, ahead of Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearings this week.
NUJ seeks leave to join covert surveillance case at Investigatory Powers Tribunal
The NUJ will be legally represented at a resumed hearing of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal today at the Royal Courts of Justice in London (July 18th) when the union applies to intervene in proceedings examining alleged unlawful covert surveillance of journalists by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
PSNI report on access to journalist’s records grounds for grave concern
The NUJ has expressed grave concern at a report of the PSNI Chief Constable regarding the use of covert powers against journalists and lawyers.
Irish Journalist Summer 2024
Newsletter of the National Union of Journalists in Ireland.