21 November 2005 – When senior politicians clamour for the resignation of a public figure, it is tempting to rush to the defence of the belaboured individual. But it is also important to examine the facts. The wails of protest … Continue reading
31 October 2005 – The media, press freedom organisations, refugee groups and governments across Europe could do more to protect journalists who flee persecution, says a new report from the media ethics charity MediaWise. Exiled Journalists in Europe, edited by … Continue reading
3 October 2005 – More than 35 journalists from 20 countries will gather in Bristol over the weekend 7-9 October to launch the Exiled Journalists Network (EJN) – a self-help group devoted to press freedom and assisting journalists who flee … Continue reading
29 July 2005 – Shortly before the bombers dumped their rucksacks on tube trains and buses in London on Thursday 21 July, the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, announced the first Local Press Awards for good practice in coverage of … Continue reading
23 February 2004 – Should journalists be taking, raising or reducing the temperature of public debate over issues such as asylum and immigration? Why have some national newspaper journalists called on the PCC to challenge their management’s editorial line twice … Continue reading
9 December 2003 – Six months after creating an urban myth about asylum-seekers with a blazing front page, The Sun has published a brief item headlined ‘Missing Swans’ – ON PAGE 41 of its Saturday 6 December edition – pre-empting … Continue reading
9 July 2003 – Cutting through the acres of newsprint and airtime devoted to the current debacle between Downing Street and the BBC – the message for journalists (and their editors) is simple – get back to basics. At some … Continue reading