Weekly refused right to identify child killer sent back to prison
Newspaper denied details despite public hearing
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.
Newspaper denied details despite public hearing
Journalist had covered brother’s court case
Ruling believed to be “landmark” for journalists
Journalist warns press being “held to ransom” in court
Doctor’s wife had caused licence hearing to take place
Regional and national newspapers challenged order
Industry bosses unite in fresh bid to tackle problem
Daily wins second such case in three weeks
News chief to meet chief constable
Blackmail bid also made over non-existent affair
Solicitors urged to stop “silencing legitimate critics”
Panel told details “would bring great shame on his community”
Journalists at hearings “not rubbernecks or voyeurs”
Newspaper issues fresh plea to thwart plan
Resource part of UK Government-backed plan
Reporting restrictions database plan also welcomed