News
SoE: Deep concern for journalists attempting to cover Belarus protests
The Society of Editors has expressed its deep concern over the plight of journalists attempting to cover the protests in Belarus.
Press freedom/development
COMMENT
Hong Kong says goodbye to press freedom
The recent arrest of Jimmy Lai, the founder and publisher of Apple Daily, sends a terrible signal to Hong Kong citizens about the future direction of the territory.
FEATURE
Coronavirus as a shield to limit press freedom
Covid-19 has led to lockdowns all over the world. Some driven by 'following the science', some by following the ideology of authoritarianism and using it as an excuse to curtail press freedom. Roy Greenslade details the catalogue of shame.
FEATURE
Toeing the government line
Dominic Cummings is just the latest in a long line of fearsome Downing Street advisers who have sought to control the media. Is he any worse than his predecessors? Liz Gerard investigates.
News
Arrest of Jimmy Lai is assault against HK’s citizens' freedoms – WAN-IFRA
WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers and the World Editors Forum, have expressed grave concern over the arrest in Hong Kong of Jimmy Lai, the founder and publisher of Apple Daily.
News
Govt should resist rush towards ‘censorship’ in fake news fight, says SoE
The Society of Editors says the government should resist the urge to rush towards censorship of the internet in a bid to combat disinformation and fake news.
News
National Committee for the Safety of Journalists holds first meeting
The Society of Editors has joined a new government-backed committee aimed at ensuring the safety of journalists.
News
Independent’s US correspondent arrested at BLM protest
The Independent last week published the extraordinary account of Andrew Buncombe, its Chief US Correspondent, who was arrested whilst reporting on the Seattle protests.
News
Khashoggi murder bans welcomed by SoE
The Society of Editors has praised the stance of the UK Government in announcing a ban on Saudi nationals believed to have been involved in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
News
Televised Government briefings must be inclusive: SoE
The Society of Editors (SoE) is to seek clarification over reports that the government is to introduce daily White House-style televised press briefings.
News
World’s Press Condemns Guilty Verdict for Maria Ressa
Prominent Filipino journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of cyber libel in a case widely condemned as politically motivated.
News
SoE calls on Number 10 to lift restrictions on press photographers
The Society of Editors has called for assurances that restrictions on press photographers attending events featuring senior government members will be lifted as soon as possible.
News
SoE condemns attack on media by far right activists
The Society of Editors is adding its voice to the condemnation of attacks made against journalists during the weekend’s protests by far-right activists in London.
News
CPJ calls on Trump to protect media freedom
The Committee to Protect Journalists has joined dozens of groups throughout the USA and around the world in calling on U.S. officials to speak out forcefully in defence of press freedom.
News
SoE calls on PM to press Trump on arrests of journalists in US
The Society of Editors has welcomed a statement from Number 10 that it condemns the arrest of journalists covering the riots in the United States.
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