NUJ calls out “sexist” Spectator column
The chairs of the union’s Ethics and Equality Councils have written to the editor of the Spectator over a “sexist and degrading” column published by the magazine.
EU AI act approved by European parliament
NUJ welcomes approval of the EU AI Act requiring technology platforms to adhere to regulations on the use and development of artificial intelligence.
Exploring the NUJ code of conduct
Protection of sources, accuracy and artificial intelligence were focal points in the NUJ Ethics council webinar.
NUJ condemns use of party-political pledges on departmental press releases
The union's Ethics council has called for an end to the practice after Conservative party pledges appeared on a recent release.
TUC LGBT+ conference 2023
Guidelines being drawn up by the NUJ’s Ethics Council will be supported by the TUC LGBT committee and other unions, following a debate at the TUC LGBT+ conference.
NUJ welcomes anti-SLAPP amendments but repeats call for standalone legislation from government
Union calls for journalists' protections on all SLAPP cases, and not those limited in scope to economic crime.
DM2023: Ethics
Motions on media intrusion into grief, fake news and on reporting poverty were debated.
NUJ welcomes police back down on naming suspects
Ethics Council chair, Professor Chris Frost says it is vital that the public should know who has been charged in their name with breaches of the law.
NUJ challenges proposed changes to police guidance which could mean suspects charged with offences are not named
The NUJ has added its voice to concerns over draft College of Policing guidance which would give forces in England and Wales the option of not releasing the names of people charged with offences.
New reporting guidelines for journalists covering forced displacement in Ireland
The NUJ and UNHCR have published new guidance providing key tools for media reporting at a time when record numbers of people have arrived seeking protection.