The Hong Kong Journalists Association originally planned to hold a documentary screening and sharing session this Saturday (April 24) for members. “Ta Kung Pao” published an “anonymous revelation” report today to discredit the event as an “underground screening.” The report not only misreported the broadcast location, but also falsely claimed
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HKJA condemns deliberate interference with live news reporting
During the live news broadcast by TVB news reporters tonight (April 7) in Yau Oi Estate, Tuen Mun, a man shouted loudly and ran into the camera with indecent gestures, which interfered with the live news reporting. TVB finally needed to stop the live reporting. HKJA condemns such acts that
Judiciary redacted various information on the charge sheets HKJA is concerned it would undermine the principle of open justice
After the Hong Kong Government gradually restricted company searches in the name of preventing “doxxing” and protecting personal data, the Judiciary, which always emphasized its independence, has suddenly tightened the information it disseminates to the media from yesterday. When court reporters from various media organizations went to the Magistrates’ Court
HKJA’s view on CE’s REMARKS THAT “journalists have no privilege”
“I don’t see why journalists need to have the privilege. Things that can’t be seen by others need to be seen by journalists? This is what privilege is about. No one in Hong Kong has privilege.” “I have emphasized that I do not see why journalists should hold special rights,”
HKJA strongly opposes Government’s proposal to tighten company registry search and demands immediate withdrawal
The government has tightened a number of registry searches in the name of “protecting privacy”, severely undermine freedom of the press. According to the document submitted to the Legislative Council by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (hereinafter referred to as the “document”), without comprehensive consultation with all sectors
CEDB released the review report suggested to strengthen RTHK governance HKJA expressed concern over the likely loss of editorial autonomy
The Government today released the Governance & Management of Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Review Report and outlined the major findings and recommendations on improvement measures. RTHK is not only a government department, a public broadcaster, but also a radio station that serves Hong Kong people. Editorial autonomy is, therefore, extremely
HKJA demands CE’s promise not to restrict registry searches conducted for journalistic purposes
The Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam mentioned during the Legco Q&A session today, in order to deal with the doxing issues, various government departments will review the legal requirements and administrative arrangements for the registry search, and make adjustments or even amendments as necessary. HKJA is extremely concerned about the
HKJA slams RTHK for its unfair treatment of Nabela Qoser
Last year, Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) relaunched with no ground an investigation into complaints against Assistant Programme Officer Nabela Qoser. Her probation period was extended by 120 days for the fresh probe. Media reports said Qoser is now given seven days by RTHK to decide whether she will accept
HKJA and HKPPA strongly condemn the suspected police officers for obstructing media interviews and request the police to seriously investigate and follow up
A police senior inspector was escorted by several people who were suspected to be police officers after he attended the District Court today (19/1) when he encountered the press. The suspected police officers obstructed the press and claimed “we will arrest you all if you take photos”. We strongly condemn
HKJA decided not to appeal against the High Court’s dismissal of its legal challenge over the police’s behaviour towards reporters at protests
In mid-2019, the anti-amendment campaign started. Conflicts of different scales continued to erupt in various districts between protestors, citizens and the police. Intensity of the conflicts continued to escalate and attracted international attention. Media workers are at the forefront, reporting the truth, with only one purpose: to make a comprehensive