Foreign Office media freedom campaign ‘short on detail and resources’, MPs claim
The Foreign Office’s media freedom campaign is lacking in resources and detail, a cross-party group of MPs has claimed. The…
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Nicola Sturgeon denies role in late-night attempt to block Sunday Mail splash
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she had no role in a legal bid aimed at preventing a newspaper from publishing…
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Family of journalist slain in South Sudan push for investigation two years on
A British-American journalist killed in South Sudan two years ago has been remembered at vigils outside the country’s embassies in…
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Russian authorities urged to stop harassing journalists reporting Moscow protests
Press freedom groups have urged Russian authorities to stop harassing journalists covering ongoing political protests in Moscow, which have seen…
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UK and US express ‘deep concern’ over detention of Tanzanian journalist
The UK and US have warned Tanzania to respect “due process” after the “irregular handling” of the arrest of investigative…
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Australia tells police to consider importance of free press when investigating leaks
The Australian Government has told police to consider the importance of a free and open press when investigating leaked documents…
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CPJ urges Mexico to fix ‘press freedom crisis’ after three journalists killed in four days
The Mexican government has been urged to get a handle on its “press freedom crisis” after the death of three…
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High Court judges dismiss ‘Snoopers’ Charter’ challenge by human rights group
Human rights group Liberty has vowed to appeal against a High Court ruling dismissing its latest challenge against the Government’s…
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