December 01, 2025 | Organisational Information and Performance , Policies
Request Number: FOI/15995
Category: Organisational Information & Performance - Policies
Subject: Surveillance of journalists and transparency
Request and Answer:
Request 1
Any new policy documents, strategies, or official guidance since Jan 1, 2025, related to how the PSNI should engage with or manage journalists. Specifically in the context of addressing recent scrutiny regarding the PSNIs handling of journalists and the protection of Journalists sources.
Request 2
Any records since Jan 1, 2025, detailing programs or initiatives that focus on the PSNIs interactions with the media, particularly in controversial or sensitive circumstances.
Request 3
Any strategies, reports, or plans since Jan 1, 2025 related to increasing the PSNIs transparency with the public and media.
Answers 1-3
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1 (1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) does not hold information in relation to your requests. Enquiries made in relation to your request failed to locate any records or documents relevant to your request based on the information you have provided.
After reaching out to multiple business areas in the organisation, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) can confirm that it has no records relevant to your request.
Accordingly, we have determined that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does not hold the information to which you seek access.