News
Press freedom groups warn of epidemic of attacks on journalists
Leading press freedom groups have warned of an epidemic of attacks and violations against the media throughout 2020 and the Covid-19 crisis.
Press freedom/development
FEATURE
Be careful what you wish for
Pressure is mounting on regulators to impose greater controls on media – and social platforms. But a rushed or over-simplistic response could pose an even greater risk, writes Meg Carter.
News
Investigation into Darren Grimes raises concerns over free speech
Scotland Yard’s investigation into Brexit blogger Darren Grimes following his controversial interview with historian David Starkey raises concerns over free speech the Society of Editors has warned.
News
Whitty and Vallance briefing should have taken press questions, says SoE
Important coronavirus briefings by government ministers and the government’s top scientists must permit questions from the press, the Society of Editors has said.
News
Golden Pen of Freedom Awarded to Colombian Journalist
The Golden Pen of Freedom, the annual press freedom award of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), has been awarded to Colombian journalist, Jineth Bedoya Lima.
News
Society warns of harm to online investigative journalism
The SoE has expressed concern following a warning by a human rights organisation that social media companies are taking down content that could threaten future journalistic investigations.
News
SoE welcomes Committee Chair’s intervention
The Society of Editors has welcomed the support of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee in its bid to ensure news publishers are not damaged by proposed new Online Harms legislation.
News
SoE to support World News Day 2020
The Society of Editors has joined with publishers and broadcasters around the world to support World News Day 2020.
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.
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.
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