Committees

The surveillance of journalists and press freedoms in NI

Non-inquiry session

This session will look consider concerns around surveillance of journalists, including the recent judgment of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, as well as wider concerns over the use of SLAPPs, libel law in Northern Ireland and journalist intimidation.

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Past events

Wednesday 5 February 2025
9:00am Private
9:30am Public
The surveillance of journalists and press freedoms in NI - Oral evidence 5 February 2025
9:30am
  • Barry McCaffrey, Journalist
  • Trevor Birney, Producer and Journalist
  • Séamus Dooley, Assistant General Secretary, National Union of Journalists
10:30am
  • Malachi O'Doherty, Journalist and author
  • Paul Tweed, Senior Partner, WP Tweed & Co
  • Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent, Belfast Telegraph
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

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