UK: IFJ and NUJ concerned over 24-hour arrest of journalist Richard Medhurst using terrorism legislation
September 03, 2024
September 03, 2024
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 3 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists issued the following news release:
In a letter to Matt Jukes, UK Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, the NUJ and IFJ general secretaries have expressed their grave concern about an apparent crackdown on both journalists and activists.
Medhurst, a freelance journalist, was arrested upon arrival at London Heathrow Airport on 15 August, detained on charges under the Terrorism Act 20 . . .
In a letter to Matt Jukes, UK Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, the NUJ and IFJ general secretaries have expressed their grave concern about an apparent crackdown on both journalists and activists.
Medhurst, a freelance journalist, was arrested upon arrival at London Heathrow Airport on 15 August, detained on charges under the Terrorism Act 20 . . .