Protection of Journalists’ Sources Bill
Member's bill
23 September 2021
This bill amends the definition of journalist in the Evidence Act 2006 so that it explicitly includes investigative journalists. It also amends the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 to ensure that journalists’ sources are clearly protected in relation to protection orders and Police searches.
- Introduced on 23 September 2021
- 1st reading on 20 October 2021
- Withdrawn on 2 September 2022
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 20 October 2021
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2nd reading
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3rd reading
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