A third of UK journalists have changed how or what they report over fears for safety, study finds
Summary
A UK government-backed study found that many journalists are changing what they report because they fear for their safety. They face threats and abuse, especially online, when covering topics like rightwing protests, the Trump administration, and trans issues. Female journalists experience more harassment, including gender-based attacks.Key Facts
- About one-third of UK journalists have altered their reporting due to safety concerns.
- The study surveyed 531 journalists and included 55 detailed interviews.
- Topics causing safety worries include rightwing anti-immigration protests, the Trump administration, and trans issues.
- Female journalists face more sexual and gender-based harassment and threats.
- Journalists report increased online abuse and intimidation, including being followed or publicly identified.
- Newsrooms often treat these safety risks as normal in a politically divided environment.
- The rise of online and video journalism makes journalists more visible and sometimes easier to target.
- Similar problems with journalist safety and hostility toward the media have been seen in the United States.
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