Building The
Legal Shield
We are constructing a dedicated defence framework for the independent media sector. A system designed to ensure no journalist faces the legal system without professional representation.
01 // The Current Deficit
Today, independent journalists often face legal challenges alone, lacking the institutional backing enjoyed by corporate media.
02 // The IMA Solution
We are closing the gap with a specialized Legal Support Model prioritising anonymity, rapid advice, and institutional defence.
The Protocol
The Emergency Legal Line
A dedicated infrastructure for immediate intervention. Members will have 24/7 access to specialized legal counsel during incidents of detainment or arrest.
ID-Based Authentication
Members can initiate support using their IMA ID, preserving privacy during the initial contact phase.
Rapid Deployment
Instant routing to our network of partner solicitors who specialize in media and protest law.
The Standards
Anonymity by Design
We believe that anonymity is a cornerstone of independent journalism. Our systems are built to protect player identity as a default standard.
Data Neutrality
IMA operates a strict non-disclosure policy. Member data is only shared with legal partners with explicit consent.
Verification Nodes
Our secure verification system allows authorities to confirm your press status without accessing your personal data.
The Framework
Access for All Journalists
Legal representation should not be a corporate privilege. We are building a model that works for the freelance and independent creator.
Expert Vetting
We only partner with firms demonstrating proven expertise in UK public order and human rights law.
No-Win-No-Fee Pathways
Securing commitments from partners to pursue civil claims for unlawful arrest or seizure on a contingency basis.
Sector Expertise
Police Misconduct
Civil litigation for incidents of excessive force or unlawful detainment.
Journalistic Rights
Defending the right to record in public places under Article 10 protection.
Equipment Protection
Challenging the unlawful seizure of cameras, smartphones, and storage media.
Institutional Build-Out
We are currently finalizing partnership agreements and integrating the Emergency Legal Line into the secure member portal.
A Shield for the
Unfiltered Voice.
The IMA vision is to ensure that every independent journalist, from livestreamers to field reporters, has access to the same calibre of legal defence as mainstream institutions.
"We are stronger together. The Legal Shield is our collective response to institutional gatekeeping."
IMA Legal Steering Committee