“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.
NUJ sets record straight as IPT hearing draws to a close
An affidavit has been submitted by Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, following a late disclosure document revealed during a hearing earlier this week.
IPT hearings into PSNI covert surveillance continue
The NUJ is represented at the Royal Courts of Justice as evidence into surveillance of ‘No Stone Unturned’ journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney is heard.
NUJ joins IPT hearing over surveillance of journalists
The union has called for full transparency of any unlawful monitoring of journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, ahead of Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearings this week.
Police laid surveillance trap for journalists
Tim Dawson, IFJ deputy general secretary, reports from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearing where grave breaches by the PSNI over journalists’ surveillance and attempts to uncover a source have been disclosed.
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.
