Press Freedom & Access
Latest in Press Freedom & Access· Oct 30
A Swedish scholar was denied UK entry ahead of a Palestine Action panel discussion, citing authorities' concerns over activism links. The denial reflects tightening UK border enforcement against individuals connected to Palestinian advocacy groups, marking a shift in how British immigration officials screen entry based on activist associations rather than security threats alone.
Government restrictions on press pool access, credentials and journalist coverage.
6 events tracked
- Single source13 days ago
Swedish scholar blocked from UK entry ahead of Palestine Action panel
Swedish academic barred from UK entry over association with Palestine Action founder.
BBC News
- Single source18 days ago
Prague crowds rally against Babis media funding overhaul
Thousands protested in Prague, claiming the prime minister's coalition plans to reshape public broadcasting funding would undermine journalistic independence.
Al Jazeera
- Single source26 days ago
U.S. envoy demands Israel hold accountable those who assaulted American reporter
The U.S. ambassador characterized an assault on journalist Heidi Levine as a despicable terrorist act and called for prosecution.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Trump administration defends barring specific news organizations from White House access
White House asserts presidential authority to exclude news outlets, raising press freedom questions.
The New York Times
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Media outlets seek court order halting White House press access ban
News organizations petition court to block White House from enforcing press access restrictions.
NPR
- Reported by 2 outletsMARKET SHOCKabout 2 months ago
Court forces Trump administration to reinstate press access for three major outlets
A federal judge ordered the Trump White House to restore press credentials for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico after temporarily revoking them.
NPR · The New York Times