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Policies, papers & campaigns

Some NUJ campaigns are waged largely in the world of ideas and online. Others, such as the campaign for re-recognition of the union by employers/clients, are waged largely in the workplace. Here are some examples of the former, available on the Web because they're self-documenting:
* Creators' Rights for All campaign materials
* Copyright & Authors' Rights links to background papers
* Defend Freedom of Information! against government attack
* Digital manipulation of photographs

The right to report, in safety
* Danger! Journalists at work! roundup of articles
* Reclaim the right to report - a Freelance view
* Silence is not an option Conference 11/2003
* National Executive statement on war & reporting 26/10/2001
Killings of journalists in Iran Five journalists were killed in Iran between November 1998 and February 1999. The NUJ presents video showing highly dubious interrogations, seemingly of those convicted. So who did it? Video posted 20/03/2002 still from CD2
* NUJ tribute to Martin O'Hagan killed in Northern Ireland
* The killing of Georgy Gongadze in Ukraine update 19/04/2002
* Protecting your sources against computer snoopers
* Guardian/Observer ruling "a victory for reporters" 22/07/2000
* We protect our sources - Ed Moloney's case 27/10/1999

Journalism policy & standards

The following policy and discussion documents are posted because they're readily available. They are not fully representative of NUJ activity.

* NUJ Code of Conduct
* Digitally manipulated photographs
* The Terrorism Act how will it affect journalists?
* Submission to NI Human Rights Commission April 2001
* Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill - now, sadly, Act
* The Freedom of Information Bill 09/10/1999
* Positive points in the Fairness at Work Bill 27/02/1999
* Digital Media - still in draft, but classic 11/1995

NUJ policies & rules
* Copyright guidelines for commissioning editors
* Code of Practice on engaging freelances
* Freelance Manifesto from Freelance Industrial Council
* NUJ Rulebook courtesy Glasgow Branch
 
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