Tribute to NUJ member Alastair Robertson 1948-2024
Tim Dawson recalls the joie de vivre and talent of his colleague on the Sunday Times in Scotland, and his role in the long and bitter Aberdeen Journals dispute .
‘A victory for common sense, media freedom and human decency’ says Tim Dawson
The International Federation of Journalists’ deputy general secretary reports on latest developments following news of a plea deal for Julian Assange.
#IFJLondon: defending journalists and journalism in the age of AI
Misinformation, journalistic integrity and the need for regulation all featured in the panel discussion.
Palestine: journalists attacked by Israeli mob
The National Union of Journalists joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning widespread attacks and violence against journalists in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Don’t let your blower make you a sucker
Tim Dawson, NEC freelance rep, reports on NUJ Dublin’s Freelance Forum with speakers advising on keeping cybersafe, pitching stories, reporting abuse and writing a newsletter.
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 calls for open court judicial hearings into unlawful journalists’ surveillance
The union has strongly urged long-awaited hearings of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal into targeted covert surveillance of journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney by UK authorities, be held in open court.
Tribute to James Doleman
NUJ pays tribute to the outstanding reporter who has sadly died.
Palestine: IFJ responds to accusations that Israel is targeting journalists in Gaza
NUJ joins concerns as the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) hears reports from Gaza that Israeli forces are targeting journalists.
Afghanistan: oppressive Taliban regime remains two years after takeover
The Taliban’s continued targeting of journalists has had a damning impact on press freedom in the country.