Press freedom is under increasing threat from aggressive litigation by wealthy firms and oligarchs, the editor of the Financial Times has warned.
Roula Khalaf said the intimidation of journalists had become more “prevalent and professionalised.” with those with “deep pockets” trying to silence reporters.
“Our profession and our ability to create reports in the public's interest and pursue the truth is at a dangerous crossroad,” she said in the annual Hugh Cudlipp lecture.
