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).
The UK has been ranked in 35th place in the 2020 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
The Society of Editors has expressed regret over the announcement by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that they will boycott several UK newspapers.
WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, urges broader consultation for Ukraine's proposed disinformation bill to avoid risks for freedom of expression.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Society of Editors has condemned Downing Street’s decision to bar journalists from an ‘inner lobby’ briefing on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
The Society of Editors has called on Downing Street to ensure that access to open government is maintained for journalists working at Westminster.
The IFJ has recorded 49 killings of journalists and media professionals in 2019, a significant drop from 95 posted last year.
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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