News
Global media warns of ‘serious concerns’ with national security bill
A coalition representing media from across the world has warned that provisions in the National Security Bill could have a chilling effect on journalism.
Press freedom/development
News
Society welcomes solicitors warning notice on SLAPPs
The Society of Editors has welcomed the publication of a warning notice by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
News
‘Publishing is not a crime’: media groups urge US to drop Julian Assange charges
The US government must drop its prosecution of Julian Assange because it is undermining press freedom, according to the media organisations that first helped him publish leaked diplomatic cables.
COLUMN
It couldn’t happen here… could it?
The UK is a western liberal democracy. Press freedom is not one of the things we normally have to worry about…
News
National Security Bill poses grave threat to press freedom, says SoE
The National Security Bill, which returns to the Commons, poses a grave threat to press freedom and “rides roughshod” over established journalistic protections, the Society of Editors has warned.
News
Media Freedom Awards 2022 – winners announced
Excellence in campaigning and investigative journalism was honoured at the Society of Editors’ inaugural Media Freedom Awards on Wednesday 9 November 2022.
News
SoE strongly condemns arrest of journalists
he Society of Editors has said that it is deeply concerned and strongly condemns the arrest this week of journalists covering Just Stop Oil protests.
OP-ED
Trusted Journalism Has Become More Important Than Ever Before
To mark Journalism Matters week, News Media Association Chief Executive Owen Meredith stresses the importance of journalism and highlights the threats it faces.
News
The CPJ issues statement on Jimmy Lai
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns guilty verdict in Jimmy Lai’s fraud case in Hong Kong.
COLUMN
The blame game
When things go wrong, it’s too easy for politicians to blame the media.
FEATURE
Press Freedom 2022: the good & the bad
The last few months have seen some significant victories for advocates of press freedom in the UK but also continuing grave concern over the misuse of the justice system to suppress reporting.
News
SoE welcomes government action
The Society of Editors has welcomed an announcement by the government of a package of measures aimed at tackling Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
COLUMN
Press freedom: why we can’t take it for granted
Press freedom, almost extinguished in countries like Russia, is under threat in the UK too.
News
SoE condemns Russia’s banning of top UK journalists
The Society of Editors has “vehemently condemned” the decision by Russia to ban a number of top UK-based journalists.
News
SoE: Cadwalladr verdict a “hugely important victory” for press freedom
The Society of Editors has welcomed the High Court judgement that saw Brexit donor Arron Banks lose his libel case against Carole Cadwalladr.
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