The Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled that the Police Service of Northern Ireland must pay damages to journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey for unlawful surveillance.
The PSNI was ordered to pay £4,000 each to the journalists, highlighting the tribunal's condemnation of their surveillance, marking a significant win for press freedom.
The tribunal's decision quashed the PSNI's surveillance authorisation of the journalists, setting a precedent regarding the legality of police actions against media professionals.
The case emphasizes the importance of protecting journalistic integrity, especially concerning sensitive topics like the Loughinisland massacre and alleged police collusion.
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