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Guide For Journalists Dealing With Online Abuse Launched
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Government Launches Consultation For Journalists To Share Experiences of Abuse
The Government is encouraging journalists working in the UK to share their experiences of being threatened and abused to help better understand the issue and to improve journalist safety.
The minister for media and data, John Whittingdale and minister for safeguarding, Victoria Atkins, said: “Journalists play a crucial role in any democratic society; providing critical information, provoking debate and holding power to account.
“Unfortunately, too many journalists in the UK have reported that they feel unable to continue to carry out this vital work, because they are subject to threats, abuse and violence, simply for doing their jobs [.]
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has reported a “dramatic deterioration” in access to information and an “increase in obstacles” for journalists during the Covid-19 pandemic in its 2021 World Press Freedom Index ranking.
It said journalists across the world, but particularly in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, are finding it increasingly difficult to investigate and report on sensitive stories.
And the press freedom campaign group questioned whether access to information blocked by authorities during the past year will be restored when the pandemic draws to a close.
RSF secretary-general Christophe Deloire said: “Journalism is the best vaccine against disinformation.
“Unfortunately, its production and distribution are too often blocked by political, economic, technological and, sometimes, even cultural factors. In response to the virality of disinformation across borders, on digital platforms and via social media, journalism provides the most effective means of ensuri
Female Journalist Speaks Of Abuse On Social Media
A female journalist has spoken of the vile abuse on social platforms including a “too ugly to get raped” comment posted after sharing a video designed to raise awareness of safety concerns faced by women.
Natalie Higgins, the Harrogate and Yorkshire Dales reporter for Greatest Hits Radio, said the comments angered her but that reporting them to Twitter was pointless as the platform claimed the comments do not violate its rules.
On one occasion, Yorkshire Live reported, Natalie shared a TikTok video to raise awareness of the safety concerns faced by women who consider walking home at night - and was promptly swamped with negative comments.
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