SNP Government backs right of "key" journalists to move freely around Scotland amid Coronavirus crisis
dailyrecord.co.ukAn SNP Cabinet Secretary has confirmed key journalists should be allowed to move freely across the country to do their jobs.Fiona Hyslop said her message would be passed on to Police Scotland, whose officers may be able to fine people in breach of the Coronavirus lockdown.Covid-19 is having a tough impact on the media, with many staff working from home in a bid to slow the spread of the infection.Newspaper owners are also worried about the effect of the virus on advertising revenues and print sales.Earlier this month, the UK Government confirmed that journalists who are informing the public on the coronavirus crisis will key classed as “key” workers.In a letter to Scottish Newspaper Society Director John McLellan, Hyslop echoed this view:“I
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