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Press freedom campaigners call for action on 'vexatious lawsuits’
NEWS

Press freedom campaigners call for action on 'vexatious lawsuits’

In an open letter to Jeremy Hunt, the foreign secretary, and Jeremy Wright, the culture secretary, the Observer’s editor, charities and campaigners urge new legislation to stop the abuse of defamation law.

21/07/2019

Scotland Yard's attack on press freedom unacceptable
NEWS

Scotland Yard's attack on press freedom unacceptable

Scotland Yard’s warning to the media not to publish leaked government documents shows a lack of understanding of how a free press works, says SoE.

15/07/2019

"Convicted of journalism" claim is dangerous distortion of truth
NEWS

"Convicted of journalism" claim is dangerous distortion of truth

The claim by Tommy Robinson that his jailing for contempt of court is an attack on journalism is a dangerous distortion of the truth, says the Society of Editors.

12/07/2019

Being rid
COMMENT

Being rid

At the recent G20 summit in Osaka, Donald Trump joked with Vladimir Putin about getting rid of journalists.

By James Evelegh  |  04/07/2019

Society of Editors condemns ABC police raid
NEWS

Society of Editors condemns ABC police raid

The Society of Editors has added its voice to the growing concerns over a police raid on the Australian Broadcaster Corp (ABC).

06/06/2019

World’s Press calls on the UK to address press freedom concerns
NEWS

World’s Press calls on the UK to address press freedom concerns

WAN-IFRA has called on the UK government to address a number of critical press freedom challenges.

04/06/2019

Defending essential freedoms
INTERVIEW

Defending essential freedoms

One of the pillars of a free society is the right to be able to say things other people disagree with. Yet, as Jodie Ginsberg tells Ray Snoddy, that basic right is constantly under threat, both from authoritarian leaders and increased regulation.

By Ray Snoddy  |  23/05/2019

WAN-IFRA announces 2019 Laureates
NEWS

WAN-IFRA announces 2019 Laureates

The WAN-IFRA's Women in News Editorial Leadership Award recognises an exemplary contribution of an Editor to her newsroom and society.

08/05/2019

Society of Editors Responds to Online Harms White Paper
NEWS

Society of Editors Responds to Online Harms White Paper

The Society of Editors has welcomed measures announced by the government to crack down on internet harms, but warned of the need to be vigilant over press freedom.

08/04/2019

Index publishes report on the global importance of local news
NEWS

Index publishes report on the global importance of local news

97% of local news editors worry that the powerful are no longer being held to account, according to a new survey published in Index on Censorship magazine.

27/03/2019

SoE concern over proposed ‘Online Harm’ regulation
NEWS

SoE concern over proposed ‘Online Harm’ regulation

The Society of Editors has written to the government to express its concerns over a report that new regulations to prevent Online Harm could damage press freedom in the UK.

27/03/2019

Everybody hates us! The growing abuse of journalists
FEATURE

Everybody hates us! The growing abuse of journalists

Journalists often wear their battle scars with pride. Thick-skinned tabloid hacks adopted the Millwall mantra, “no one likes us, we don’t care”. But now, the mood is much darker.

By Jon Slattery  |  26/03/2019

IFJ publishes list of media killings in 2018
News

IFJ publishes list of media killings in 2018

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) this week published a list of 94 journalists and media staff killed in work-related incidents during 2018.

03/01/2019

WAN-IFRA joins call for UN Convention to protect journalists
News

WAN-IFRA joins call for UN Convention to protect journalists

WAN-IFRA joins forces with a coalition of international organisations to campaign for the adoption of a new UN Convention dedicated to the protection of media professionals.

01/11/2018

SoE: gagging judgement is ‘serious blow to press freedom’
News

SoE: gagging judgement is ‘serious blow to press freedom’

The Society of Editors has expressed its concern over the "chilling effect on press freedom" following news that a businessman has been granted a court injunction to prevent his identity being revealed amid allegations of sexual harassment and racial

25/10/2018

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