Journalism History for Saturday 9th December 2023

Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories for Journalism History for Saturday 9th December 2023.

Journalism is the first draft of history and these daily reports seek to provide an online briefing of the history of journalism for each day featured.

The Chartered Institute of Journalists remembers all the professional journalists and media workers murdered and killed while doing their work this year in all parts of the world and remember the immense sacrifice of those who gave their lives to the profession in the past. We send our condolences to their families, friends and professional colleagues.

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Mail Online reports: “Dutch publishers of Omid Scobie’s book Endgame hit back at his claims that they were to blame for identifying the ‘royal racists’ after he said they included the names in their translation.” See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1733249648700141980
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Gilead Ini writes for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis): ‘Errors and Distortions Slant NY Times Gaza Casualties Piece.’ See: https://twitter.com/CIoJournalist/status/1733568579641934000

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Many congratulations to Northern Ireland journalist and local democracy reporter Tanya Fowles who received the inaugural CIoJ- Journalist of the Year award at London’s Reform Club Thursday 26th October. She received her award from leading UK broadcast news presenter Nick Ferrari to a huge round of applause from members of the Institute who had gathered for its annual general meeting. Tanya has been recognised for her outstanding campaigning for Open Justice and challenging judges imposing unjustifiable reporting bans in the Northern Ireland judicial system. See: https://cioj.org/award-for-court-reporter/

Images in slideshow. 1st image CIoJ President Michael Hardware (2022-24) [right], Tanya Fowles [centre] and awardwinning LBC broadcaster Nick Ferrari [right], 2nd image Northern Ireland Local Democracy journalist and court reporter Tanya Fowles being interviewed by CIoJ Council member Caroline Roddis in the Reform Club 26th October 2023. See filmed report https://janbogdan.co.uk/review/559c137050145747c9b2a44570c16803/version/4

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CIoJ LinkedIn news stories, Hold The Front Page news stories, Guardian media news stories, Press Gazette news stories, Arab News media stories and other stories from miscellaneous sources

Mail Online reports: "Dutch publishers of Omid Scobie's book Endgame hit back at his claims that they were to blame for identifying the 'royal racists' after he said they included the names in their translation." See: https://t.co/fWr6gSrVnG
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023

Jewish News: 'Academia, we have an almighty problem
Hatred of Jews and Israel has infected UK universities and public discourse, writes Alex Brummer for Jewish News.' See: https://t.co/uyWD5MY3qI
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023

Jewish News reports: "BBC platforms doctor FOUR days after it’s revealed he urged Palestinians to ‘fight back’ after 7 October." See: https://t.co/HgTPpgr4jP
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 8, 2023

Sky News Press Preview: Saturday's papers. 8 Dec 2023 #presspreview #jewishchronicle #theguardian
Gillian Joseph previews Saturday's papers, with The Jewish Chronicle's editor Jake Wallis Simons, and the Guardian columnist Zoe Williams. See: https://t.co/bklkwvZJlU
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

Telegraph reports (behind paywall): 'UK law firms’ deafening silence on campus anti-Semitism. As US lawyers call on universities to crack down on hate speech, their British counterparts have failed to raise similar concerns.' See: https://t.co/FEWxstyDw7
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

Express reports: "BBC warned it faces a growing TV licence revolt with Britons furious at fee hike 'insult.'" See: https://t.co/HhqkZnkYZc
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

Times of Israel reports: 'Jewish TikTok staff reveal rampant antisemitism, Israel-hate in workplace.' See: https://t.co/LoqmWj5f9O
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

Telegraph reports (behind paywall) 'MailOnline to make readers pay for ‘sidebar of shame’ as it prepares to flaunt subscriptions.' See: https://t.co/hDZgqfxrlu
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

Guardian and AP report: 'Russian American journalist Masha Gessen put on Kremlin’s wanted list. Prominent journalist – who lives in the US – was placed on the list after discussing atrocities committed in Ukraine by Russian forces.' See: https://t.co/LhAx5dgF7K
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

Arab News reports: 'EU reaches a deal on the world’s first comprehensive AI rules. Under the deal, the most advanced foundation models that pose the biggest “systemic risks” will get extra scrutiny.' See: https://t.co/QK22qDSuT6
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

The CIoJ calls on Russia to immediately release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. His detention is wholly unjustifiable and political state hostage-taking. He has been deprived of his liberty for 255 days since 29th March 2023 #FreeEvan

The Institute calls on Belarus to release 35 journalists detained including Maryna Zolatava and Liudmila Chekina each suffering 12 year jail terms. Belarus is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index. See: https://rsf.org/en/belarus-supreme-court-upholds-journalists-12-year-jail-terms

The CIoJ remains concerned about the trials and sentencing of Belarus journalist Roman Protasevich and his friend Sofia Sapega following their abduction from a diverted Ryanair flight 23rd May 2021 which is now 930 days ago. See: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65670820

The CIoJ calls on all governments and states unjustly detaining journalists for doing their professional work to respect freedom of expression, the right to liberty and free them immediately. See: https://rsf.org/en/new-record-number-journalists-jailed-worldwide

North American Newspapers for Saturday 9th December 2023

Arab News reports: 'Israel’s former justice minister walks out during RT interview. The host later asked Beilin about dubious evidence surrounding the events of Oct. 7 and evidence of Israeli friendly fire on the same day.' See: https://t.co/NESa8L9fHw
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

Arab News reports: 'Haaretz analysis reveals civilians account for 61% of Gazans killed by Israeli airstrikes. Haaretz analysis reveals civilians account for 61% of Gazans killed by Israeli airstrikes.' See: https://t.co/BzkbTH8YV4
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

FT Media reports: 'BBC faces further cuts after ministers curtail licence fee increase. Broadcaster hits out at government move that will reduce its budget by another £90mn a year.' See: https://t.co/gtkgyALX17
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

FT Media reports: 'Israeli strikes on journalists in Lebanon were ‘apparently deliberate’, say rights groups. Attacks killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah and wounded six others as they filmed shelling on border with Israel.' See: https://t.co/ANdsA94TgJ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

David Litman writes for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis): 'CNN Stood by a False Claim. CAMERA Has the Proof.' See: https://t.co/nzYG5WSKGJ
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

Gilead Ini writes for CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis): 'Errors and Distortions Slant NY Times Gaza Casualties Piece.' See: https://t.co/xAxOgit0IB
— CIoJ (@CIoJournalist) December 9, 2023

French Newspapers Saturday 9th December 2023