Judge takes stand against sex case accused seeking reporting bans
Number of applications for anonymity has soared in recent years
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.
Number of applications for anonymity has soared in recent years
Plea to Home Secretary over open justice
Officer took his own life after alleged crimes came to light
Journalist was also barred from same hearing
Use of term was ‘not significantly inaccurate’ rules IPSO
Time for authority to get its house in order, says editor
Editor and staff targeted after false child sex assault rumour
Police said accused had previously been granted anonymity
Journalist covered court case related to far-right riots
Reporters incorrectly told to “make an application”
Threats left journalist fearing for safety
Journalist successfully applies for lifting of restrictions
Union says alleged campaign “traumatic” for woman
Judges rescinds Section 45 reporting restriction
Police officers accused of ‘worst misconduct’
Publishers unite to oppose bill