Editorial Policy
These are the standards we hold our reporting to, and what readers can expect from us.
Accuracy and sourcing
Our articles are written from published reporting by established news organisations. We do not invent facts, quotes or figures. Where the underlying reporting is thin, we write a shorter story rather than filling gaps with speculation.
Contested claims are attributed to whoever made them. An allegation is reported as an allegation, never as an established fact.
Independence and fairness
We report disputes; we do not join them. We do not take positions on behalf of parties, companies or campaigns, and we do not accept payment to publish or suppress a story.
Where someone is criticised and the source material carries their response, we include it. Where it does not, we say so.
Legal care
Reporting on live legal proceedings follows the restrictions that apply in the jurisdiction concerned. We do not assert guilt before a verdict, and we do not identify people entitled to anonymity.
Reporting on suicide is kept brief and factual, and omits method.
Use of artificial intelligence
Articles are produced with AI assistance and every article says so. The system works only from the supplied source material and operates under the rules on this page.
Responsibility for what we publish rests with us, not with the tool. Errors are ours to correct.
Corrections and right of reply
Corrections: [email protected]. We aim to respond within two working days. Substantive corrections are made in the article itself.