Daily names teen killer after judge shares desire for ‘full and unrestricted reporting’
No good reason to keep reporting restriction in place says KC
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.
No good reason to keep reporting restriction in place says KC
Politician unmasked himself after two-year investigation
Claim hearings were “private” because they involved personal finance
Name of elected member has not been disclosed
Editors ‘deeply concerned’ by proposals
Plea comes after transparency scheme extended
Journalist denied right to cover hearings involving patch
Attempt to restrict journalists in court sparks industry debate
Decision emphasises importance of local journalism says LDR
Daily reporter finds fresh example of practice
Senior officer believed move was “unusual and odd”
Document raised concerns over financial management
Bail refused after charges denied
Secrecy for defendant was “entirely disproportionate”
Cases led to just two fully upheld rulings
Accounts used for “mischief making” with reporter’s contacts