March 8th, 2011
Suzanne Breen has been awarded damages in her libel case against the National Union of Journalists. She brought an action for defamation against the NUJ when the union’s magazine published a member’s letter concerning her stance on protecting sources in articles about the Real IRA. The settlement also included an apology and a retraction.Tags: Tags: libel, northern ireland, protection of sources, Suzanne Breen,
March 11th, 2010
The 10th annual Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards honour those who, often at great personal risk, have given voice to issues and stories from around the globe that would otherwise have passed unnoticed
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July 3rd, 2009
Suzanne Breen describes her battle to protect her sources from police in Northern Ireland
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June 18th, 2009
Belfast journalist, Suzanne Breen of the Sunday Tribune does not have to hand over her notes to the police, the High Court has ruled. A judge ruled that to give up her sources and material would endanger her life. Read more hereTags: Tags: High Court, northern ireland, Real IRA, Suzanne Breen,
June 11th, 2009
Journalist Suzanne Breen appears in a Belfast court today in an attempt to protect her sources. Read more hereTags: Tags: northern ireland, Sunday Tribune, Suzanne Breen,
May 6th, 2009
Police threats to use anti-terror powers, forcing Irish reporter Suzanne Breen to hand over materials relating to dissident republican groups are an affront to journalistic ethics and free expression, says Anthony McIntyre
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