

Barry McCaffrey
Award-winning investigative journalist and collaborator with Trevor Birney on the film No Stone Unturned.
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May 3, 2025 • 14min
Episode 6: A Short History of Spying
Barry McCaffrey, a journalist once under surveillance, delves into serious issues surrounding unlawful police actions and the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. He shares the emotional toll on journalists fighting for media freedom after a pivotal court ruling. Discussions reveal the staggering challenges of proving unlawful surveillance claims and the corruption present in police practices. McCaffrey highlights a shocking revelation that could change the landscape for journalists in the UK, emphasizing the tension between law enforcement and media accountability.

Jan 30, 2025 • 44min
Are UK journalists under state surveillance?
Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, award-winning investigative journalists, share a gripping account of their experiences following the 1994 Loughinisland massacre, where six civilians were killed. They reveal shocking truths about police collusion and the unlawful surveillance they faced after exposing the case in their film, No Stone Unturned. The conversation raises critical questions about the state of press freedom in the UK and the chilling effects of surveillance on journalism, urging a need for greater accountability and protection for journalists.