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Society of Editors ‘deeply concerned’
The Society of Editors has said it is ‘deeply concerned’ by proposed changes to the College of Policing’s Media Relations guidance.
Press freedom/development
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Government moves to reassure media sector
A Minister has moved to reassure the media sector that journalism critical of the UK government which might “incidentally be capable of assisting a foreign intelligence service” will not be deemed a criminal offence under new regime.
News
SoE welcomes partial U-turn by SNP
The Society of Editors has welcomed a partial U-turn by SNP over media access to leadership hustings.
News
Society of Editors condemns SNP decision
The Society of Editors has condemned a decision by the Scottish National Party (SNP) to bar media access to its upcoming party leadership hustings.
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SoE responds to government
The Society of Editors (SoE) has responded to the introduction by the government this week of amendments to the National Security Bill that ministers claim will “protect journalistic freedoms”.
News
SoE warns legislative proposals pose “worrying threat”
Society of Editors president Kamal Ahmed says alarming legislative proposals pose “worrying threat” to press freedom.
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Global media warns of ‘serious concerns’ with national security bill
A coalition representing media from across the world has warned that provisions in the National Security Bill could have a chilling effect on journalism.
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Society welcomes solicitors warning notice on SLAPPs
The Society of Editors has welcomed the publication of a warning notice by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
News
‘Publishing is not a crime’: media groups urge US to drop Julian Assange charges
The US government must drop its prosecution of Julian Assange because it is undermining press freedom, according to the media organisations that first helped him publish leaked diplomatic cables.
COLUMN
It couldn’t happen here… could it?
The UK is a western liberal democracy. Press freedom is not one of the things we normally have to worry about…
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National Security Bill poses grave threat to press freedom, says SoE
The National Security Bill, which returns to the Commons, poses a grave threat to press freedom and “rides roughshod” over established journalistic protections, the Society of Editors has warned.
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Media Freedom Awards 2022 – winners announced
Excellence in campaigning and investigative journalism was honoured at the Society of Editors’ inaugural Media Freedom Awards on Wednesday 9 November 2022.
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SoE strongly condemns arrest of journalists
he Society of Editors has said that it is deeply concerned and strongly condemns the arrest this week of journalists covering Just Stop Oil protests.
OP-ED
Trusted Journalism Has Become More Important Than Ever Before
To mark Journalism Matters week, News Media Association Chief Executive Owen Meredith stresses the importance of journalism and highlights the threats it faces.
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The CPJ issues statement on Jimmy Lai
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns guilty verdict in Jimmy Lai’s fraud case in Hong Kong.
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