Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 5126
Journalism: Northern Ireland
Tabled: 10 September 2024
Answered: 17 September 2024
Question
Claire Hanna
Social Democratic & Labour Party — Belfast South and Mid Down
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to ensure that journalists in Northern Ireland are protected from (a) threats of violence from paramilitary groups, (b) surveillance from security forces and (c) pressure to revea
Answer
Hilary BennA free, independent media is a cornerstone of our democracy. It is vital that journalists are able to continue their work without the fear of attack or threat. The Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport is responsible for the National Action Pl...
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