NEWS
Scotland Yard's attack on press freedom unacceptable
Scotland Yard’s warning to the media not to publish leaked government documents shows a lack of understanding of how a free press works, says SoE.
Press freedom/development
NEWS
"Convicted of journalism" claim is dangerous distortion of truth
The claim by Tommy Robinson that his jailing for contempt of court is an attack on journalism is a dangerous distortion of the truth, says the Society of Editors.
COMMENT
Being rid
At the recent G20 summit in Osaka, Donald Trump joked with Vladimir Putin about getting rid of journalists.
NEWS
Society of Editors condemns ABC police raid
The Society of Editors has added its voice to the growing concerns over a police raid on the Australian Broadcaster Corp (ABC).
NEWS
World’s Press calls on the UK to address press freedom concerns
WAN-IFRA has called on the UK government to address a number of critical press freedom challenges.
INTERVIEW
Defending essential freedoms
One of the pillars of a free society is the right to be able to say things other people disagree with. Yet, as Jodie Ginsberg tells Ray Snoddy, that basic right is constantly under threat, both from authoritarian leaders and increased regulation.
NEWS
WAN-IFRA announces 2019 Laureates
The WAN-IFRA's Women in News Editorial Leadership Award recognises an exemplary contribution of an Editor to her newsroom and society.
NEWS
Society of Editors Responds to Online Harms White Paper
The Society of Editors has welcomed measures announced by the government to crack down on internet harms, but warned of the need to be vigilant over press freedom.
NEWS
Index publishes report on the global importance of local news
97% of local news editors worry that the powerful are no longer being held to account, according to a new survey published in Index on Censorship magazine.
NEWS
SoE concern over proposed ‘Online Harm’ regulation
The Society of Editors has written to the government to express its concerns over a report that new regulations to prevent Online Harm could damage press freedom in the UK.
FEATURE
Everybody hates us! The growing abuse of journalists
Journalists often wear their battle scars with pride. Thick-skinned tabloid hacks adopted the Millwall mantra, “no one likes us, we don’t care”. But now, the mood is much darker.
News
IFJ publishes list of media killings in 2018
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) this week published a list of 94 journalists and media staff killed in work-related incidents during 2018.
News
WAN-IFRA joins call for UN Convention to protect journalists
WAN-IFRA joins forces with a coalition of international organisations to campaign for the adoption of a new UN Convention dedicated to the protection of media professionals.
News
SoE: gagging judgement is ‘serious blow to press freedom’
The Society of Editors has expressed its concern over the "chilling effect on press freedom" following news that a businessman has been granted a court injunction to prevent his identity being revealed amid allegations of sexual harassment and racial
News
Historic vote for press and democracy
Europe’s press publishers applaud the historic adoption by the European Parliament of the copyright draft directive.
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