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National Union of Journalists
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New freedom of information tsar under fire on FoI abuse claim
Scotland’s newly-appointed freedom of information (FoI) commissioner has run into criticism because he previously accused the media of FoI “abuse”.
Government gives backing to journalism body – but no cash
The Scottish Government has backed a proposal to set up a new independent agency aimed at stemming the collapse of public interest journalism.
Scottish ministers urged to invest £9m to save journalism
The Scottish Government has been urged to give £9 million to help set up a new independent agency to prevent the “collapse” of public interest journalism.
Scottish ministers under fire for freedom of information breaches
Journalists have accused the Scottish Government of failing to keep records and frustrating freedom of information law.
Journalist who exposed corruption kicked off course
Journalist Atli Thór Fanndal lost work after he exposed government corruption in Iceland. Now Napier University has kicked him off his journalism course.