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.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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5 February 2025
Work The surveillance of journalists and press freedoms in NI (Non-inquiry session)
Witnesses Malachi O'Doherty, Journalist and author, Paul Tweed, Senior Partner, WP Tweed & Co, and Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent, Belfast Telegraph
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Oral Evidence
5 February 2025
Work The surveillance of journalists and press freedoms in NI (Non-inquiry session)
Witnesses Barry McCaffrey, Journalist, Trevor Birney, Producer and Journalist, and Séamus Dooley, Assistant General Secretary, National Union of Journalists
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