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Citizen Journalist Sentenced for Endangering Asylum Seekers' Anonymity

9/26/2025

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Paul Nolan, 36, citizen journalist, received a 10-month sentence for posts risking asylum seekers’ anonymity.
He filmed people outside St John’s House IPAS centre and posted videos.
The actions violated the right to anonymity for international protection applicants.
Judge John Hughes described the conduct as premeditated and disgraceful, urging removal.
Witnesses testified about threats; father of two was filmed.

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Story summary

Paul Nolan, 36, citizen journalist, received a 10-month sentence for posts risking asylum seekers’ anonymity.
He filmed people outside St John’s House IPAS centre and posted videos.
The actions violated the right to anonymity for international protection applicants.
Judge John Hughes described the conduct as premeditated and disgraceful, urging removal.
Witnesses testified about threats; father of two was filmed.