Bureau of Investigative Journalism
Summary
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism is a British not-for-profit initiative backed by a number of journalists. It is registered as a private, limited by guarantee, no share capital company. It was set up with the aim to encourage independent serious investigations and to encourage a new generation of reporters. It is based in London.The Bureau works out of City University, but remains independent editorially from that University and its backers.One of the main co-founders is David Potter, who has invested £2 million into the Bureau.In September 2009 Iain Overton was appointed its first managing director.Media commentator Roy Greenslade reported that "The creation of the bureau stems from a belief that papers are either unable or unwilling to carry out investigative journalism.".
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Amnesty International’s Media Awards open to entries, with digital innovation category
Amnesty International UK has announced that entries can now be submitted to its annual Media Awards, which the organisation said in a release “recognise excellence in journalism that has made a significant contribution to the UK public’s greater awareness and understanding of human rights issues”.
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BBC to publish findings on Newsnight's Jimmy Savile report on Wednesday
Corporation readies Pollard report into handling of Newsnight investigation into child abuse by Jim'll Fix It presenter.
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Stickler quits Bureau of Investigative Journalism
Angus Stickler, the journalist responsible for the Newsnight report that falsely accused Lord McAlpine of being a paedophile, has resigned from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (BiJ).
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New editor for the Bureau of Investigative Journalism
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (BiJ) has a new managing editor - a former head of the Sunday Times's insight team, Christopher Hird.
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Twitter users face libel claims for spreading false accusation
The Economist | Guardian | New York Times The BBC falsely accused retired British politician Alistair McAlpine of child sexual abuse, and paid a hefty £185,000 fine to settle the matter earlier this month. But now McAlpine is also pressing for … Read more.
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Bureau trustees explain relationship with Newsnight over investigation
Jamie Doward reports in today's Observer that the trustees of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism believe the BBC 'had complete control' over the Newsnight report that led to Lord McAlpine being falsely accused of being a paedophile.
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BBC had 'complete control' over Newsnight report, says under-fire journalism bureau
The BBC had "complete control" over a Newsnight report that led to a senior Tory being wrongly exposed as a paedophile, according to an investigation by one of the key parties involved.
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Michael Gove mocks Lord Justice Leveson during Spectator awards
Education secretary highlights Tory misgivings about judge a week before publication of inquiry's report into future of the press.
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Journalism once had Woodward and Bernstein. Now it's guns for hire
As investigative staff reporters are cut, the hunt for exclusives is outsourced – which is how Newsnight got into trouble.
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Laughable Daily Mail 'investigation' smears Leveson inquiry assessor
I have been worried about the Daily Mail's editor, Paul Dacre, for some time. After seeing today's issue of his paper, I really think it's time for the men in white coats to visit its Kensington offices as soon as possible.
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