NUJ responds to threats against journalist in Belfast
The NUJ has expressed concern at reports of criminal damage and threats against a journalist in Belfast, and welcomed the police's call for journalists not to tolerate abuse in the course of their work.
Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said:
“The NUJ is concerned by a possible threat against a journalist in Belfast. Threats and intimidation against journalists in Northern Ireland have become normalised and are too often dismissed as an occupational hazard. Abuse should never be tolerated as part of the job and the union welcomes the police’s call for journalists to report incidents, threats or crimes linked to their work. The police must take assertive action to prevent attacks against journalists and help bring those responsible for criminal acts to justice. We urge any member who experiences threats and intimidation to also contact the union’s Irish office, and encourage all journalists to document incidents of abuse using our Journalists’ Safety Tracker.”