Luke Butterly is a freelance investigative journalist in Belfast.

He reports on politics and social affairs for local and international media, including The Detail, the Irish Times, and Al Jazeera

Luke is interested in data tools and freedom of information requests, and has worked on investigations about policing, migration, and the environment. A recent series on policing in Northern Ireland led to official recommendations for changes in police conduct.

He is currently completing a reporting fellowship with the Social Change Initiative on migration in Northern Ireland.

Basic information

Name
Luke Butterly
Expertise
Politics, social affairs
Country
United Kingdom

Supported projects

Hidden cross-border pollution in Ireland and the United Kingdom

  • Environment
  • Industry

BELFAST - As part of a cross-border project to investigate the poultry industry on the island of Ireland, the investigative team from The Detail, Noteworthy and The Guardian took a deep dive into cross-border litter trade and the environmental impacts from the industry as it expands in line with State policy.

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