Press Freedom in the UK
Press freedom, something the man in the street might assume could be taken for granted in this country, is under attack. The prospect of jail now hangs over UK journalists.
Press freedom, something the man in the street might assume could be taken for granted in this country, is under attack. The prospect of jail now hangs over UK journalists.
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov are shining examples of journalistic integrity.
The 2021 Nobel peace prize has been awarded to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia, both previous recipients of the WAN-IFRA Golden Pen of Freedom.
WAN-IFRA, the International Publishers Association, and the International Federation of Journalists call on Pakistani authorities to retract plans to establish the ‘Pakistan Media Development Authority’.
Defamation law reform in Northern Ireland moved a step closer to becoming a reality after a key piece of draft legislation passed a hurdle in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
The News Media Association has welcomed the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the Cabinet Office’s implementation of FOI laws.
The “10 Most Urgent” list, issued yesterday, is a special edition of the One Free Press Coalition’s monthly list, that spotlights journalists under threat in Afghanistan.
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How can journalists exercise ethical responsibility and fulfil their role as society watchdogs when democratically elected leaders tell lies on an epic scale, asks Sara McConnell.
Sweeping reforms to the Official Secrets Act could criminalise public interest journalism by exposing journalists and whistle blowers to harsh new penalties, says the NMA.
New guidance commissioned by the Media Lawyers’ Association (MLA) has been published to help journalists understand the law, and help them recognise abuse that may be illegal.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has condemned the forced closure of a Hong Kong newspaper describing the move as “a chilling blow to freedom of expression.”
James Evelegh has just finished reading Peter Oborne’s ‘The Assault on Truth’, a book which raises difficult questions for the press.
WAN-IFRA will expand its media freedom activities in 7 countries throughout East Central Africa and Southeast Asia, thanks to a renewed partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Society of Editors has called for clarity from the Scottish Government on its plans to protect freedom of expression under its proposed new Hate Crimes legislation.
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