New NI anonymity laws ‘would have prevented reporting of Savile allegations’ The Society of Editors described new laws in Northern Ireland as an ‘affront to justice’. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Police rejecting crime suspects rule change is ‘huge victory’ for press freedom The Society of Editors has welcomed the move by a police body to reject the rule change which would have kept names of suspects secret. The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023
Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects – media chiefs Proposals by the College of Policing would see police forces no longer automatically name people charged with some crimes, including child sex abuse. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Just Stop Oil: Police commissioner says force ‘wrong’ to arrest journalists covering protests Three journalists were arrested in Hertfordshire this week prompting widespread calls for press freedom Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2022
Hertfordshire Police admit arresting journalist at oil protest was unnecessary An LBC reporter had been reporting on Just Stop Oil activists on the M25 on Tuesday when she was questioned and handcuffed by officers. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
PM joins police chiefs in calling for press freedom after Just Stop Oil arrests Radio journalist Charlotte Lynch, documentary maker Rich Felgate and photographer Tom Bowles have all been detained for reporting on the protests. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
English courts get new powers to dismiss Slapp cases against reporters Strategic lawsuits against public participation have been used by rich to try to stifle free speech The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022