The Ministry of Defence has updated the so-called "Green Book" -- the document which outlines the protocol for journalists working alongside the British military.

Crucially, the latest edition recognises the issue of journalist safety -- making clear that "UK forces on operations will never deliberately target either individual correspondents or civil media facilities."

As the military seeks to impose tighter controls on journalists working in hostile environments, it's encouraging that the Green Book also now recognises the right of correspondents to move freely around war zones: "The MOD recognises that correspondents are free to look for information in the area of operations and to communicate it back to the public."

More here.

Of course, these guidelines apply only to the British military...