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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.
Press freedom/development
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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”.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
COMMENT
Inner peace
Harry and Meghan have launched a number of lawsuits against the tabloid press. Do they know what they’re getting themselves into?
News
New RSF report: Newspapers that never arrive!
Reporters sans Frontières has released a report, entitled “Newspapers that never arrive” which highlights practices that threaten press freedom.
REVIEW
Fine words, lofty ideals: what difference will it make?
In July, the UK and Canadian governments hosted a major conference in London on media freedom. The subject matter was laudable, the intentions honourable, but will it make a real difference? Jon Slattery reports.
News
NUJ condemns Paisley attack on political editor
The National Union of Journalists has condemned as "unwarranted and unworthy" an attack on Belfast News Letter political editor, Sam McBride, by DUP MP Ian Paisley.
News
Society welcomes court decision to protect journalists’ notes
The Society of Editors has welcomed the decision by the courts to refuse to order journalists to hand over their notes to counter-terrorism investigators.
News
Society warns against Justice Secretary's proposals
The Society of Editors has expressed concerns over comments made by the justice secretary, seeming to call for the introduction of anonymity for some people arrested on serious charges.
NEWS
Press freedom campaigners call for action on 'vexatious lawsuits’
In an open letter to Jeremy Hunt, the foreign secretary, and Jeremy Wright, the culture secretary, the Observer’s editor, charities and campaigners urge new legislation to stop the abuse of defamation law.
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