Spain threatens takeover of Catalonian public broadcaster over pro-independence propaganda claims
The Spanish government could take editorial control of Catalonia’s public television channel TV3 after it accused the broadcaster of sharing…
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London local newspaper editor claims Met tried to dissuade victim’s family from speaking to press
The editor of the Hackney and Islington Gazette newspapers has criticised police over their handling of press for two reported…
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Judge praises Times for ‘legitimate public interest’ reporting on Christian girl put into care with Muslim families
A family court judge has praised The Times for raising “very concerning” matters of “legitimate public interest” after it broke…
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New wave of journalist arrests in Turkey for ‘bogus terrorism charges’ over use of Bylock app
Police in Turkey have issued arrest warrants for 35 journalists and media workers alleged to have downloaded the encrypted messaging…
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Figures reveal Scottish Government more likely to reject journalists’ FoI requests
Freedom of Information (FoI) requests from journalists to the Scottish Government are being refused at a higher rate than those…
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Scottish Parliament urged to review Freedom of Information amid concerns over lack of transparency
A network of activists and campaign groups dedicated to open government has called on Scotland to review the “effectiveness” of…
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Proposed reforms to official secrets ‘regime’ would create ‘damaging inroads’ into press freedom, warns NMA
The News Media Association has today warned that proposed reforms to the “regime protecting official information” would create “damaging and…
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Al Jazeera fate uncertain as Gulf states put out mixed messages over network’s future
The fate of Al Jazeera remains uncertain as Egypt’s foreign minister said there could be no compromising on demands against…
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