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The National Union of Journalists is to support the application for a judicial review into the legality of the detention of David Miranda, the partner of Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald.The National Union of Journalists is to support the application for a judicial review into the legality of the detention of David Miranda, the partner of Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald.
The NUJ's general secretary, Michelle Stanistreet, said: "This case, if not challenged, would have a chilling effect on journalists, or their associates or assistants, deterring them from travelling abroad to obtain or provide information.The NUJ's general secretary, Michelle Stanistreet, said: "This case, if not challenged, would have a chilling effect on journalists, or their associates or assistants, deterring them from travelling abroad to obtain or provide information.
"They would fear that any journalistic material such as notebooks and laptops would be seized by the authorities on exiting, returning to, or even passing through, the UK at a port or airport, even when on leave, let alone on work-related travel.""They would fear that any journalistic material such as notebooks and laptops would be seized by the authorities on exiting, returning to, or even passing through, the UK at a port or airport, even when on leave, let alone on work-related travel."
She continued: "The public would be more likely to be deprived of knowledge of matters of public interest and concern as a result. The NUJ takes the issue of protection of journalistic sources and materials extremely seriously. It is a major element of the NUJ's code of conduct.She continued: "The public would be more likely to be deprived of knowledge of matters of public interest and concern as a result. The NUJ takes the issue of protection of journalistic sources and materials extremely seriously. It is a major element of the NUJ's code of conduct.
"The union recognises that the state has a duty to protect its citizens, and others within the UK. However, draconian state powers must only be used responsibly and in strict compliance with UK and European law."

And the union's legal officer, Roy Mincoff, said: "The NUJ is concerned that the use of Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 is not compatible with Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights.		"The union recognises that the state has a duty to protect its citizens, and others within the UK. However, draconian state powers must only be used responsibly and in strict compliance with UK and European law."

And the union's legal officer, Roy Mincoff, said: "The NUJ is concerned that the use of Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 is not compatible with Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
"It does not appear disputed that Mr Miranda's electronic equipment was seized by the authorities prior to a review by a judge or other independent and impartial decision-making body. This sets a dangerous precedent."It does not appear disputed that Mr Miranda's electronic equipment was seized by the authorities prior to a review by a judge or other independent and impartial decision-making body. This sets a dangerous precedent.
"It is quite likely that other countries (with less human rights protections and a greater tendency to persecute journalists) will follow the UK's lead and enact provisions similar to Schedule 7.""It is quite likely that other countries (with less human rights protections and a greater tendency to persecute journalists) will follow the UK's lead and enact provisions similar to Schedule 7."
Source: NUJ. See also Whistle-blower or terrorist: why the NUJ supports review of terrorism lawsSource: NUJ. See also Whistle-blower or terrorist: why the NUJ supports review of terrorism laws
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