Decision could “set a precedent” for future meetings says reporter
Press Freedom
Local journalists across the UK are striking blows for press freedom on a daily basis, whether by challenging wrongly-imposed reporting restrictions in court cases, tabling freedom of information requests to public bodies, or generally seeking to uncover information about how we are governed. On this page you will find an index of all the stories we have carried about regional press newspapers, websites and journalists who have stood up for the public’s right to know.
Deputy editor launches bid to get more court cases heard on patch
Moves have made it “increasingly difficult” for newspaper to cover hearings
Editor hits out after local democracy reporter barred from council hearing
Authority accused of “double standards” over exclusion from meeting
Court staff given new guidance on helping journalists covering hearings
Guidelines produced in conjunction with media representatives
Judges reject daily’s bids to name teen rapist and would-be robber
Offenders identities remain secret despite challenges
May pledge called into question as ministers stage secret patch visits
Local government reporter questions PM’s commitment to regional press
Journalists being denied court lists ‘absolutely should not happen’ says No 10
Prime Minister’s spokesman says staff reminded of responsibilities
Council says sorry after journalist was ordered to stop recording meeting
Reporter refused meeting chair’s request to delete material
Top cop to speak on trust in media at Society of Editors Conference
Police chief added to event line-up
Judge praises daily’s anti-knife campaign – but rejects its bid to name teen killer
Identity of stab victim’s attacker to remain secret
Industry bosses slam town hall ‘culture of secrecy’ after regional press disputes
Trade body hits out over journalist bans and FoI rejections
Judge rejects regional daily’s plea to name teenage attacker
Woman was beaten unconscious as she went for early morning run
Newspaper overturns order to name teenager who tried to cover-up killing
Judge lifts reporting restrictions after regional daily appeal
Journalists should be allowed to take photos in court, says academic
Call to also relax restrictions on audio recording during hearings
Judge backs daily’s bid to name teenager who killed stepmother with sword
Call for “informed debate” over murderer’s online obsession