The Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled that the PSNI unlawfully surveilled journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey in an effort to identify a confidential source.
The ruling represents a significant judgment where the IPT mandated that police forces must compensate journalists for illegal surveillance actions.
The PSNI's admission of spying on over 500 lawyers and 300 journalists illustrates its extensive surveillance measures, raising serious concerns about press freedom in Northern Ireland.
This case exemplifies the broader issue of state surveillance against journalists, highlighting the critical need for protecting confidential sources in media work.
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