COLUMN
A step in the right direction…
SLAPPs are a scourge on journalism. This week a government taskforce had its inaugural meeting.
Press freedom/development
FEATURE
Press freedom: held back by dead hand of UK libel laws
As press freedom in the UK has no constitutional protection, there is a constant battle to fight off restrictions. There are some victories tempered by defeats but over it all looms the massive costs and financial risks of libel actions.
News
WAN-IFRA Golden Pen of Freedom winners announced
The Golden Pen of Freedom has been awarded to journalists Elahe Mohammadi and Niloofar Hamedi, jailed in Iran.
News
Press fees row at impasse
Publishers and editors are refusing to sign up to the Conservative Party Conference in ‘draconian’ fees row.
COLUMN
One step forward, two steps back
What does last week's court ruling in the Arron Banks vs Carole Cadwalladr legal battle tell us about the state of press freedom in the UK?
News
2023 World Press Freedom Index – journalism threatened by fake content industry
The 21st edition of the World Press Freedom Index, compiled annually by Reporters Without Borders, sheds light on major and often radical changes linked to political, social and technological upheavals.
OPINION
“Reporting is not a crime”
To mark World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday, 3rd May, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has written the following op ed.
News
SoE celebrates World Press Freedom Day 2023
The Society of Editors is today joining the United Nations, media organisations and worldwide press freedom organisations in celebrating the 30th anniversary of #WorldPressFreedomDay.
News
UK denounces detention of Evan Gershkovich
The UK has joined more than 40 countries denouncing detention of Evan Gershkovich.
News
SoE calls for release of journalist
The Society of Editors has called for the release of journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia.
News
SoE welcomes announcement
Society of Editors has welcomed “long overdue” provisions in draft Media Bill to repeal Section 40 of Crime & Courts Act.
News
Society of Editors ‘deeply concerned’
The Society of Editors has said it is ‘deeply concerned’ by proposed changes to the College of Policing’s Media Relations guidance.
News
Government moves to reassure media sector
A Minister has moved to reassure the media sector that journalism critical of the UK government which might “incidentally be capable of assisting a foreign intelligence service” will not be deemed a criminal offence under new regime.
News
SoE welcomes partial U-turn by SNP
The Society of Editors has welcomed a partial U-turn by SNP over media access to leadership hustings.
News
Society of Editors condemns SNP decision
The Society of Editors has condemned a decision by the Scottish National Party (SNP) to bar media access to its upcoming party leadership hustings.
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