{"id":175,"date":"2020-06-06T15:13:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-06T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nujbranch.eu\/?p=175"},"modified":"2021-11-30T15:13:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T15:13:58","slug":"advice-for-nuj-members-reporting-on-protests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuj-netherlands.nl\/?p=175","title":{"rendered":"Advice for NUJ members reporting on protests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NUJ members working this weekend covering the George Floyd solidarity protests need to plan accordingly and take appropriate health and safety precautions &#8211; there may be a range of people hostile to journalists. There have already been instances of journalists attacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carry a copy of the NUJ&#8217;s and Thompson solicitors emergency phone number in case you need help. Thompsons operate a 24-hour EMERGENCY number for work-related criminal matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thompsons legal helpline: 08005877530<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some tips and advice \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always carry your press card in an accessible place and use it to identify yourself&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Ensure you are protected by adequate insurance and conduct your own risk assessment before working<\/li><li>Always carry a map so you can check alternative routes and exit points<\/li><li>Leave yourself time to drive the route to check for places for good pictures, trouble spots, level of policing, exit routes<\/li><li>If you are parking a car, think carefully where you leave it, as you might need to get out in a hurry<\/li><li>If you park too close to the protest your car could get damaged or blocked if there is trouble<\/li><li>Wear strong boots or shoes and strong, tight-fitting clothing which allows you to move about freely<\/li><li>Face mask, shin-guards, kneepads, body armour, helmet &#8211; all or some may be worth thinking about<\/li><li>Always remember the weather and dress accordingly<\/li><li>Carry the minimum amount of equipment so you can move quickly if needs be<\/li><li>Ensure you have enough electronic memory, batteries and powerpacks to power equipment and phones<\/li><li>Remember you do not have to hand over equipment or delete any footage or images<\/li><li>Let someone know that you are covering the protest and tell them what time you are leaving and at what time to expect you back<\/li><li>At all times you should be distinct from the protesters and the police<\/li><li>Always work in such a way that if something happens you can extract yourself<\/li><li>Try and keep police units in sight and avoid putting yourself in a position where you can easily be surrounded<\/li><li>Observe government health and safety guidance relating to the coronavirus<\/li><li>Keep an eye on fellow journalists in case they need help<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the event, please inform the NUJ of any incidents that happen on the day (even if you do not wish to make a formal complaint), please email the information to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:campaigns@nuj.org.uk\">campaigns@nuj.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NUJ members working this weekend covering the George Floyd solidarity protests need to plan accordingly and take appropriate health and safety precautions &#8211; there may be a range of people hostile to journalists. There have already been instances of journalists attacked. 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