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June 22, 2022updated 30 Sep 2022 11:27am

UK Bill of Rights: Stronger protection of sources promised for journalists

By Charlotte Tobitt

The UK Government wants to make it harder for courts to order journalists to disclose their sources in its proposed Bill of Rights.

Details of a Bill of Rights to replace the Human Rights Act were revealed on Wednesday, with Justice Secretary Dominic Raab (pictured) promising it will “reinforce freedom of speech”.

The Government said the bill will “boost freedom of the press and freedom of expression by introducing a stronger test for courts to consider before they can order journalists to disclose their sources”.

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