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Veteran publisher and champion of media freedom murdered at home

This year’s theme is ‘Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.’

The National Union of Journalists has strongly condemned the detention of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) following a morning raid on his son’s home.

The union will now scrutinise it closely and speak to NUJ members at the BBC to seek their views on the recommendations and findings.

28 April each year provides an opportunity to remember those who have died at work.

Stay updated on motions including those on the targeting of Palestinian journalists.

Motions affecting freelances were heard on the final day of DM.

Motions in this debate included one from the Equality council encouraging recruitment of migrant journalists to the NUJ.

The final day of DM includes motions on ethics.

NUJ members at Delegate Meeting held the names of journalists killed since 2023 as recorded by the International Federation of Journalists in a moment of remembrance. A presentation of names was played to conference.

The treasurer’s report was given by Christ Frost at DM, followed my motions on finance.

Jim Symons and Eamonn McCann received praise and recognition by the union as they awarded the prestigious title.

Delegates gave powerful speeches detailing the grave threats journalists face.

“The NUJ is a pillar of the IFJ, a voice that counts within the IFJ” said the International Federation of Journalists’ general secretary.

The use of counter-terror legislation against journalists was condemned at DM. Motions on SLAPPs and on a campaign reforming the law, allowing the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to award costs were carried.

Motions on the need for long-term reform of the funding of public service broadcasting at RTÉ, and cuts to the winter fuel payment featured.

Lively debate on motions spanning equality took place on Friday afternoon.

Motions on the climate crisis and branch organisation featured in this debate.

The co-chair of the NUJ’s Parliamentary Group updated delegates on the group’s wide-ranging activities.

Delegates discussed training support and skills offered by the NUJ to members.