Journalists hit out at SNP over hustings reporter restrictions
Only three members of press allowed to attend
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.
Only three members of press allowed to attend
Journalist argues identification in public interest
Man believed newspaper required his consent to publish
Reporters not given proper chance to challenge order
Peer re-appointed to role for second term
Draft guidance published in wake of Isla Bryson case
Murderer’s identity to be kept secret
Authority member’s identity kept secret
Journalist reveals “long and tortuous” battle
ITV and BBC joined forces with daily
Journalist now worried about answering the phone
Restrictions on journalists relaxed in three areas
Editor reveals public support for campaign
Journalist hits out over “bizarre” situation
Officer’s identity was previously made public
Journalist shares “huge sense of relief” at verdict