Join the Press Justice Project (PJP) for the launch of its new Ethical Reporting Guidelines - a major initiative bringing together experts and practitioners from across civil society and the press, to raise standards in how the media reports on the most sensitive and consequential issues of our time.
The vast majority of journalists are committed to exposing wrongdoing, informing the public and holding the powerful to account.
Yet often they are put under immense and unsustainable pressure to churn out new copy at high speed, and operate in newsrooms with little regard for high standards and the protection of the public.
At the same time, there are dozens of expert organisations across civil society with critical insights on the impact of low standards in the press, and how they can be raised to the benefit of both the press and the public.
These guidelines will bridge that gap, by pooling the expertise of civil society and distilling it into simple and easily accessible guidelines. Crucially, they have been designed hand in hand with working journalists, taking into account how reporters operate in practice.
We have started with three topics: the climate crisis, mental health and suicide, and domestic abuse – but have plans for many more.
This event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from those shaping and affected by media standards: including Press Justice Project Coordinator and media campaigner Liz Pendleton, and guests from journalism and civil society. Together, they will explore why ethical reporting matters and the role these guidelines will play in raising standards.
Whether you are a student, journalist, researcher, or interested in the role of the press in public life, this event will deepen your understanding of media ethics, accountability, and the real-world consequences of reporting.
The launch will include a panel discussion, audience Q&A, and a drinks reception.
This project has been generously supported by the Waterloo Foundation, an independent grant-making foundation
23 April | 18:00–20:30 | Cardiff University
Free and open to all. Register using the link below to attend.