JOURNALISTS' DISCLOSURE OF SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Early day motion 854, tabled 13 February 2002 by David Chaytor (Labour). Signed by 45 members.

That this House commends the actions of those journalists who refuse to disclose sources of information; regrets that they may face contempt of court proceedings for defending their professional code of conduct; and calls on the Government to seek urgent clarification of the implications of Section 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights in respect of the protection of journalists' sources of information.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 6, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 1.