Chief reporter wins double fight to identify teenage knifeman
Journalist faced opposition in court and from police
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.
Journalist faced opposition in court and from police
City daily reporter investigated issue with national title
Journalism students taught about issue as part of government plan
Industry has warned move “could criminalise public interest journalism”
Writer abused after opening up on experience
Murderer’s defence counsel called for anonymity order
News chief shares shock after recent incident involving reporter
PM says that is “not what we want to do at all”
Editor rejects request as a “slap in the face for victims”
Reporter argues process should be “played out in the public domain”
Battle has been going on for almost a year
Opposition declared to Official Secrets Act proposals
Department plans to stop key report from being published
Writer hits back at sexist abuse online
Warning issued to remote court reporters over “unreasonable” decision
Guidance aims to provide practical assistance to those affected