New UK Counter-Terrorism legislation contains some journalistic protections, but threatens press freedom

NewsReporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomes the inclusion of journalistic protections in specific clauses of the UK Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill, but remains concerned about the press freedom implications of a number of problematic provisions that were retained in the final version of the bill. The bill passed after a ‘ping-pong’ debate between the House of Commons and House of Lords, which reached final stages on 22 January 2019. With support from Doughty Street Chambers, RSF provided briefings for both the

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