“Victory for press freedom” as government introduces spying safeguards
Following a legal challenge by Liberty supported by the NUJ, state spying bodies will no longer be able to easily access journalists’ communications.
Government agrees to protect confidential journalistic material after legal challenge
The UK government has agreed to bring in new safeguards protecting journalists from having confidential journalistic material easily accessed by state bodies
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.
Journalistic material must not be retained by Investigatory Powers Commissioner
The Joint Human Rights Committee has urged the UK government to adopt its recommendation preventing the Commissioner from retaining material where there is no public interest.
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.
High Court decision allows Liberty's "Snoopers' Charter" challenge to proceed to appeal
Victory is welcomed by the NUJ following concerns over the protection of journalists and their sources
Human Rights Act reform: why does it matter to journalists?
NUJ Ethics Council holds a second webinar with the British Institute of Human Rights.