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New Media, New Rules: Reimagining Photojournalism

When was the last time you saw a great news picture? Or a piece of reportage that truly made an impact? Regardless of your opinion of the winners, did you see any of the World Press images winners when they were actually … Continue reading

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Public Order Act 2023 : Exercise of police powers in relation to journalists etc

17 Exercise of police powers in relation to journalists etc (1)A constable may not exercise a police power for the sole purpose of preventing a person from observing or reporting on a protest.(2)A constable may not exercise a police power … Continue reading

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Public Order Bill: factsheet

Commencement dates The following measures in the Public Order Bill will commence on 3rd May 2023: Protection of journalists This measure establishes a safeguard for journalists by specifying that the police cannot use their powers solely to prevent a person … Continue reading

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New Public Order Act : New clause added to protect journalists

New clause added to protect journalists A new clause (amendment 54) protecting journalists, legal observers, academics, and bystanders, was added to the bill. The amendment was brought forward following backlash against journalists recently arrested in Hertfordshire while covering a JustStopOil … Continue reading

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Protection for journalists added into anti-protest Public Order Bill

Campaigners had warned the Public Order Bill could make arrests of journalists “commonplace”. By Charlotte Tobitt A specific protection for journalists was added to the Government’s anti-protest Public Order Bill by peers on Tuesday. Peers voted to add a new clause stating that … Continue reading

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NUJ welcomes review findings into journalists’ arrests at Just Stop Oil protests

23 Nov 2022 An independent review following arrests by Hertfordshire constabulary has outlined police powers were not used appropriately. The report by Cambridgeshire constabulary was requested by Hertfordshire chief constable Charlie Hall, following intervention from the NUJ and widespread public … Continue reading

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Senior officers ordered ‘unlawful’ arrests of journalists at Just Stop Oil protests

Review finds arrests of four journalists covering climate protests last month were directed by senior officers Damien Gayle @damiengayleWed 23 Nov 2022 18.34 GMT Senior police officers ordered the potentially unlawful arrests of four journalists detained while covering climate protests … Continue reading

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Just Stop Oil: Filmmaker and photographer arrested while covering protest

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NUJ signs joint letter to Home Secretary after police arrests of journalists

12 Nov 2022 Ten organisations have highlighted the chilling effect of arrests on freedom of expression and urged Suella Braverman to reconsider plans under the Public Order Bill. Following the wrongful arrests of three journalists for “suspicion of conspiracy to … Continue reading

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Freedom Network – MANIPULATING THE MEDIA!

This describes just one way of dealing with the media. We realise that some people want nothing to do with the press, in all their various forms. That’s fine. However, if you decide to deal with the media then you … Continue reading

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