Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
From the recent Trump vs BBC clash to legal battles involving The New York Times, journalists are increasingly targeted by powerful figures seeking to silence scrutiny. These cases are not isolated – they echo similar patterns of intimidation across the globe, including in established democracies. This session brings together prominent media and legal voices to examine what these confrontations reveal about the state of press freedom, the legal and political risks journalists face, and how the industry can push back against efforts to erode accountability. Moderated by Rebecca Vincent. Organised in association with the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
From the recent Trump vs BBC clash to legal battles involving The New York Times, journalists are increasingly targeted by powerful figures seeking to silence scrutiny. These cases are not isolated – they echo similar patterns of intimidation across the globe, including in established democracies. This session brings together prominent media and legal voices to examine what these confrontations reveal about the state of press freedom, the legal and political risks journalists face, and how the industry can push back against efforts to erode accountability. Moderated by Rebecca Vincent. Organised in association with the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
