European Parliament calls for Edward Snowden to be protected from extradition

Brussels, 29/10/2015. European Parliament MEPs today called on EU member states to "drop any criminal charges against Edward Snowden, grant him protection and consequently prevent extradition or rendition by third parties.” The call, carried by a narrow margin (285 to 281), is stated as “in … Continue reading →

Cyber security tips for journalists (The List)

Updated 25/05/2017. This page is an attempt to compile some of the online resources available to help journalists improve their online security. Need to take online security seriously That journalists need to think about such matters is not in doubt - there have been more than enough … Continue reading →

Journalist? Secure your communications – or pay a high price

Deep Web for Journalists, by Alan Pearce – a review Journalists typically see digital tools such as the laptop and smartphone as essential parts of the work armoury, even some occasionally wonder about the level of compromise involved in their use. Yet even a cursory perusal of Alan … Continue reading →

When Europe builds its own security vision – others will join

“We need a vision of security that is rule-of-law based and human-rights based – if we can build that vision, then I think a lot of people would want to join.” That was Green MEP Jan Philipp Albrecht, in his address to members of the Brussels branch of the NUJ in the Brussels Press Club on … Continue reading →

NUJ Brussels – Edward Snowden has performed a service to democracy and should be protected from official retaliation

Brussels, 17th July 2013. The Brussels branch of the NUJ yesterday voted to call upon the European Parliament to uphold the EU’s position as the home of democracy by offering protection and/or unhindered travel to whistleblower Edward Snowden. The call is addressed to the President of the … Continue reading →