Protecting the freedom of the news media

The Society of Editors has nearly 400 members - they are as different as the publications, programmes and websites they create and the communities and audiences they serve.
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The latest stories from the Society

September 28, 2023

New Northern Ireland anonymity laws would have prevented reporting of Savile allegations, says Society

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September 21, 2023

Society expresses alarm over proposal to restrict media access to evidence in sexual offence cases

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September 21, 2023

Society joins over 60 editors in calling on UK Government to commit to a standalone anti-SLAPP law

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Campaigns

Supporting and promoting campaigns

From concerns around the Online Safety Bill, SLAPPs, platform dominance and police and media relations, the Society supports, promotes and at times champions campaigns that are in line with our objectives

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OUR VALUES

All of our members share the same core values

We believe these values give the society the integrity and authority to influence debate on press and broadcasting freedom, ethics and the culture and business of news media.

The universal right to freedom of expression
The importance of the vitality of the news media in a democratic society
The promotion of press and broadcasting freedom and the public’s right to know
The commitment to high editorial standards
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