Monthly Archives: May 2009

CIoJ warns that Human Rights Law should take precedence in protecting journalistic sources

Posted on May 26, 2009 by CIoJ in CIoJ Press releases, News, Press Freedom | Leave a comment

A LOCAL NORTHERN IRELAND court would be guilty of a “serious error” if it ordered journalist Suzanne Breen to disclose her sources, says the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ) the oldest and most senior professional organisation of journalists in the world. The court, presided by Belfast recorder Tom Burgess, is considering whether to order the Sunday Tribune’s northern editor, Suzanne Breen, to hand over information about the Real IRA murders of two British soldiers – Mark Quinsey, 32, from Birmingham, … →

No. 10 petition regarding photography restrictions

Posted on May 11, 2009 by CIoJ in News | 5 Comments

Dear Colleagues, There is a petition on the No 10 website calling on Brown to remove the draconian restrictions on taking photos in public places as they are open to abuse by the police. As the Institute knows, the law is regularly being abused by the police, against journalists, tourists and members of the public. If you haven’t already done so please clock on the link below and sign this vital petition; it takes seconds. Don’t forget to append MCIJ … →

CIoJ gives evidence to Office of Fair Trading on media mergers

Posted on May 11, 2009 by CIoJ in News | 2 Comments

A daunting picture The Chartered Institute of Journalists painted a daunting picture of the future when its team gave evidence to the Office of Fair Trading’s examination of proposals to loosen the media merger regulations. Referring to a Channel 4 News interview on March 14 with Mr Roger Parry, leader of the recently-formed Local Media Alliance, the Chairman of the Institute’s Professional Practices Board, Robin Morgan, told the nine-strong OFT inquiry panel that the proposals would lead to a comprehensive … →

TRAINING – New Skills for Old Hacks

Posted on May 11, 2009 by CIoJ in Training | Leave a comment

New Skills for Old Hacks The Freelance Division is delighted to announce a new subbing course with Charlie Harris* on Sunday 31st May. The course – afternoon only – will be held at the New Cavendish Club, London. This follow up course is in line with our aim to arm freelance journalists with skills that provide them with more choices in the workplace. As well as the subbing course, we plan to run a marketing course in autumn and may … →

FIGHT FOR THOSE WHO CAPTURE NEWS EVENTS ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

Posted on May 4, 2009 by CIoJ in Alerts, CIoJ Press releases, Freedom of Information, Press Freedom, World Press Freedom Day | 1 Comment

ON THE OCCASION of World Press Freedom Day, the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ) challenges the media industry to unite against police interference when professional press photographers attempt to record news events. New Anti terrorism rules mean that press photographers now face jail for taking pictures of police or the armed forces. In addition to this, there has been an increasing record of attempts by the police to restrict what is recorded at public order incidents. Incidents at the recent … →