This policy provides a shared framework for reporters, editors, photographers and contributors, ensuring that every format meets the same editorial standard.
Accuracy and verification
Material facts must be supported by credible sources, primary documents or evidence that can be reviewed. We state uncertainty honestly and never present assumption as established fact.
Fairness and right of reply
Stories containing allegations or potentially damaging claims must give relevant people or organizations a reasonable opportunity to respond. A failure to respond is described fairly without speculation.
Independence and conflicts
Staff disclose interests that could affect credibility. Sponsored material is labelled prominently, and commercial partners do not determine editorial conclusions.
Confidential sources
Anonymous sourcing is used when information serves the public interest and identification may cause harm. An editor must know the source's identity and assess their motives.
Artificial intelligence
Technology may assist transcription, analysis or formatting, but publication decisions remain human. Material synthetic images or audio are clearly identified.