TREATMENT OF JOURNALISTS

Early day motion 1265, tabled 20 May 2003 by Kevin McNamara (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House believes that intimidation of journalists and trawling expeditions involving the seizure of confidential information violate the freedom of the Press; and urges the Government to cease making threats against journalists, to protect whistleblowers who act in the public interest; and to demonstrate its commitment to protecting the right of freedom of expression.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.