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The publisher of one of the magazines for which I write wants to archive past issues on his web-site. Is this electronic publication, for which a further payment should be levied? I already receive fair payment for first British serial rights. My feeling is that additional payment should be made for putting the work on the website, as this is effectively publication, but I am not sure whether the level of access plays a part – e.g. password access for … →
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‘Revolting Britain!’ – A journalist’s safety guide to covering public disorder stories and others in similar dangerous circumstances. There is no doubt that safety equipment can both save lives or injury, but what is the right equipment to buy? The CIoJ has conducted some fairly extensive research into what is available in the way of protective equipment at this time. Firstly, helmets. Currently, other than military or riot type helmets, or something like a motorcycle crash hat, there is nothing … →
Revolting Britain!’ – A journalist’s safety guide to covering public disorder stories and others in similar dangerous circumstances. Journalists are treated in law as ordinary citizens, but with some special rights. They have the full protection of the law under international conventions. They are also protected by the legally enforceable European Convention on Human Rights. Journalists’ right to be at violent and conflict situations is spelt out in a recommendation of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers which stresses … →
‘Revolting Britain!’ – A journalist’s safety guide to covering public disorder stories and others in similar dangerous circumstances. Most violent demos happen at night. Wear dark clothing, carry the minimum money necessary and use a mobile phone discreetly. Carry a minimum amount of equipment…and NO bulging camera bag or laptop computer Don’t use flash…it’ll pinpoint you, and you may get a brick by return. Don’t wander off on your own. Stick with colleagues, or in sight of police lines. Always … →
A journalist’s safety guide to covering public disorder stories and others in similar dangerous circumstances. Journalists have always found themselves the target of mindless violence when covering stories of public disorder. Those journalists of the old school ironically hark back to the ‘good ole days’ of flying bricks and bottles while covering the union strikes of the ’70s. In recent times, however, there has been a notable shift in the kind of violence that pertains at such incidents, like the … →
NEWS RELEASE RELEASE DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2009 The Media Standards Trust is today accused of ‘insulting’ thousands of professional British journalists and demonstrating a ‘shallow understanding’ of the newspaper industry through its controversial report on the situation in popular daily publications. The Chartered Institute of Journalists, the world’s oldest professional association of journalists, and its Professional Practices Board, accuse the 12-strong report team of ‘tarring all with the same brush’ while ignoring the true roles of journalists, journalism and the … →
Members of the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ) in London and Lancashire laid twin wreaths on Rememberance Day, in memory of colleagues killed whilst reporting at home and abroad. CIoJ Vice-President, Macer Hall, Political Editor of the Daily Express, took part in the Cenotaph service on Sunday, 11 November, in memory of journalist colleagues who died reporting on the Great War, and in numerous conflicts since. At the same time, CIoJ President, John Thorpe, MBE, columnist on the Yorkshire Evening … →
