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UK Survey: Safety Fears Drive Journalist Self-Censorship

7/27/2026

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A UK government inquiry of 531 journalists found safety worries prompt self-censorship on anti-immigration protests, U.S. President Donald Trump and trans issues, with almost half saying concerns affect willingness to report and about a third altering coverage.
Female journalists reported gendered harassment, explicit threats and misogynistic heckling at rallies.
NUJ general secretary Laura Davison said the abuse harms journalists and urged firms to act.

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A UK government inquiry of 531 journalists found safety worries prompt self-censorship on anti-immigration protests, U.S. President Donald Trump and trans issues, with almost half saying concerns affect willingness to report and about a third altering coverage.
Female journalists reported gendered harassment, explicit threats and misogynistic heckling at rallies.
NUJ general secretary Laura Davison said the abuse harms journalists and urged firms to act.