The BPPA welcomes the latest conviction of James Goddard

The BPPA welcomes the latest conviction of James Goddard for his criminal assault on Joel Goodman, a BPPA member. No legitimate newsgatherer should ever be subjected to fear, violence or provocation in the course of their work.

Mr. Goddard’s courtroom outburst today, taunting his victim while giving evidence against him, only underlined the sheer hatred this man harbours towards our media and his contempt of the judicial system.

For further details read ‘Yellow vest’ activist James Goddard convicted of assaulting MEN photographer