NUJ Ethics webinar: reporting on transgender people within journalism

Join the Ethics council and speakers online on 24th September from 5.30-6.30pm

The NUJ's Ethics Council invites you to a webinar on 24 September from 5.30-6.30pm exploring important matters for journalists when reporting on transgender people.The NUJ <a href="https://www.nuj.org.uk/about-us/rules-and-guidance/code-of-conduct.html" title="https://www.nuj.org.uk/about-us/rules-and-guidance/code-of-conduct.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Code of Conduct</a> outlines key principles for journalists including producing "no material likely to lead to hatred or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age, gender, race, colour, creed, legal status, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation."Journalists play a crucial role in ensuring the public is informed on wide-ranging matters and trusted journalism has never been more important.The session chaired by Professor Chris Frost, chair of the NUJ Ethics council, will explore how journalists can ensure their reporting is accurate, fair and ethical.SpeakersProfessor Chris Frost is emeritus professor of Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University and has been a journalist, editor and journalism educator for more than 40 years, working in newspapers before moving into the academy. As well as being an NUJ National Executive Council member, he is a former president of the union.Jennie Kermode is a former chair of Trans Media Watch and the author of several books on trans issues, including Transgender Employees in the Workplace. A member of the NUJ Equality Council, Jennie has also volunteered with the Equality Network and has provided support on trans issues to numerous media outlets as well as the police and prison service in Scotland.Jo Seery is a highly regarded employment rights lawyer at Thompsons Solicitors, with expertise across the full spectrum of employment legislation. Jo provides nationwide support to Thompsons’ lawyers and manages a caseload of strategic cases, while also advising external organisations and delivering specialist training. Jo is responsible for the firm’s submissions to government consultations on employment law and writes regularly for Thompsons’ Employment Law Review.There will be a Q&amp;A session and the session will be recorded.Find out more on joining the NUJ: <a href="https://www.nuj.org.uk/join" title="https://www.nuj.org.uk/join" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.nuj.org.uk/join</a>

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