NUJ and Liberty force government to amend Snoopers’ Charter
The Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment in the latest stage of Liberty’s legal action challenging the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, in which the NUJ intervened on behalf of its members to lead on arguments on the protection of journalistic communications and sources.
NUJ intervenes in Liberty's "Snoopers’ Charter" appeal
On 10 May, the Court of Appeal heard how bulk powers under the Investigatory Powers Act, also known as the 'Snoopers' Charter', violates the rights to privacy and freedom of expression.
NUJ granted permission to intervene in “Snoopers Charter” appeal
The NUJ has been granted permission to intervene in the human rights organisation Liberty’s “People vs the snoopers’ charter” appeal in the Court of Appeal.