Daily reporter was told press office had not been informed she would attend
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.
Reporter overturns drug dealer name gag after challenging judge
Order lifted after daily journalist’s intervention
Daily brands council ‘absolute disgrace’ as reporters barred from meeting
Newspaper says those behind decision “should feel ashamed of themselves”
Minister responds to concerns about impact of terror law on journalism
Trade body says it remains “concerned” about Bill
Daily thwarts bid to keep teenage murderers’ identities secret
Pair named after being jailed for part in “brutal” gangland attack
Usher bids to bar reporter from court – but admits she ‘doesn’t know’ why
Journalist calls for better training about press access after incident
Council confirms it will accept comment requests from weekly – but not editor
Authority says policy only affects one “individual”
Regional titles accused of reinforcing ‘negative stereotypes’ about football fans
Supporters’ body hits out over stories about alleged police incidents
Council’s bid to ignore weekly is ‘attack on democracy’ say industry leaders
Trade body hits out at “clampdown on press freedom”
Council to ignore weekly’s enquiries after editor’s ‘vexatious’ requests
Authority confirms blackout after IPSO ruling in newspaper’s favour
Trainee covering court for first time overturns gag on naming of dead child
Reporter was covering hearing day after passing 100 wpm shorthand
Sir Cliff: Has judgement simply muddied the waters?
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Campaigners call for legal threat against government over FoI ‘contempt’
Information chief urged to act over “inadequate handling” of requests
Sacked reporter’s appointment ‘unacceptable’, council boss told editor
Reporter claimed employment was terminated as result of complaint
Council says sorry for giving false information to regional news site
Inaccurate list was included in story about asbestos in schools