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UK slips two places in the Press Freedom Index
The UK has been ranked in 35th place in the 2020 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
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Harry and Meghan letter amounts to censorship says Society of Editors
The Society of Editors has expressed regret over the announcement by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that they will boycott several UK newspapers.
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Proposed Media Bill is Threat to Freedom of Expression in Ukraine
WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, urges broader consultation for Ukraine's proposed disinformation bill to avoid risks for freedom of expression.
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WAN-IFRA urges Pakistan to release Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman
In a letter to Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan, WAN-IFRA and the World Editors Forum called for the release of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman while the decision on whether to take his case to trial is made.
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SoE warns of dangerous precedent set by Hungary
The Society of Editors has condemned a decision by Hungary to pass a new set of emergency coronavirus measures that includes jail terms for spreading misinformation.
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SoE launches Campaign for Real News
The Society of Editors has launched a new initiative, calling on those in the news industry to help it expose attempts to restrict and impinge on media freedom in the battle against fake news.
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Public being denied information, warns SoE
The public is being denied information of legitimate public interest by government officials and public bodies that wish to determine what is reported and by whom, the Society of Editors has warned.
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SoE condemns No 10’s actions to bar journalists
The Society of Editors has condemned Downing Street’s decision to bar journalists from an ‘inner lobby’ briefing on Monday.
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SoE welcomes House of Lords debate on the deaths of journalists
The Society of Editors has welcomed condemnation from the government of the targeting and killing of journalists worldwide and support for their attackers to be brought to justice.
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SoE celebrates 20th at House of Commons reception
The Society of Editors was joined on Tuesday evening by representatives from across the media industry to celebrate its 20th year at a reception staged at the House of Commons.
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Editors call on PM to review Westminster lobby changes
An open letter signed by every national newspaper editor as well as several prominent regional and broadcast editors was sent to the Prime Minister this week.
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NUJ criticises Sussex’s approach to the media
NUJ members have voiced concern over the decision of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex not to participate in the royal rota for reporters and instead to “provide access to credible media outlets”.
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SoE voices concerns over open government
The Society of Editors has called on Downing Street to ensure that access to open government is maintained for journalists working at Westminster.
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IFJ mourns 49 killed journalists in 2019
The IFJ has recorded 49 killings of journalists and media professionals in 2019, a significant drop from 95 posted last year.
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SoE voices fear of state-ran control of the media
The Society of Editors has expressed concerns for press freedom and freedom of speech following the announcement by Labour it would seek ways to curb fake news if it wins the general election.
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