The AEJ and Media Freedom
AEJ mandate for media freedom Media freedom and action to defend and encourage it are at the heart of the AEJ’s mandate both internationally and in the UK.The AEJ works to protect freedom of expression and independent journalism by raising individual cases and issues related to attacks and harassment of […]
Europe’s human rights commissioner calls out UK protest laws
Europe's human rights watchdog has raised concerns about the policing of protests in the UK following arrests over the government […]
Journalism is not dead – just in new packages
Honorary AEJ member Llewellyn King has this reminder in his ongoing commentaries on journalism in America.King has reported for decades […]
AEJ marks anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder with call for journalist protections
On the 8th anniversary of the appalling murder on 16 October 2017 of the Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, […]
The challenge of AI
As lawmakers and the media race to catch up with the huge challenge of artificial intelligence, the AEJ UK will […]
Pentagon reporters walk out over new reporting rules
Many reporters accredited to the Pentagon have turned in their badges and walked out after refusing to sign new rules […]
The face of fear in America
Honorary AEJ member Llewellyn King has this look at Donald Trump’s America today – October 10 2025.King has reported for […]
Media freedom in Bulgaria undermined
The Association of Journalists has joined a coalition of international media freedom organisations to call on the government and public […]
More Trump attacks on the media but Disney reinstates Jimmy Kimmel
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested some American TV networks should have their licences "taken away" – the latest salvo […]
Northern Ireland police used unlawful powers to find journalist sources – report
A report into the Northern Ireland police has confirmed they have unlawfully used covert powers to try to uncover journalists’ […]
Trump dismantling Voice of America
The Trump administration moved on 29 August 2025 to terminate nearly all the remaining employees of the Voice of America […]
Succession – the Murdoch family reach a deal
The family of Rupert Murdoch have reached a deal that will see his politically conservative eldest son Lachlan Murdoch cement […]
Commonwealth report criticises laws in member countries restricting free speech
A report for the Commonwealth calls on member states to repeal laws that criminalise legitimate public speech and decisive action […]
AEJ International adds voice to criticism of Israeli attack
The president of the AEJ International has added his voice to a chorus of condemnation over a targeted Israeli attack […]
A funeral for a media hero
The AEJ's Tony Robinson, former FT Russia and Eastern Europe correspondent, has just returned from the funeral for Derk Sauer, […]
Journalists call for proper reporting access to Gaza
Hundreds of journalists including experienced war correspondents and photojournalists, as well as leading press freedom NGOs have issued a demand […]
Court allows Trump officials to continue restricting AP access
Restrictions on Associated Press (AP) access to the Trump White House remain after a U.S. Court of Appeals hearing declined […]
