Advice and information for the public
Supporting the public and upholding high standards of journalism is integral to our work
This information is designed to aid public understanding of newspaper and magazine rules, foster confidence in when engaging with the press and offer guidance for those seeking help.
Choose a topic
-
Dealing with the press if you’re involved in a major incident
This information is for anyone who is caught up in a major incident. It may also be useful for friends, family, and professionals supporting those involved.
-
Court Reporting: What to expect
How court reporting works, what can and can't be published, what to expect if you are approached by a journalist and contacts for concerns.
-
How journalists use social media
Understand the rules journalists must follow when they use social media and where to go if you have any concerns.
-
Reporting of deaths and inquests
What to expect when newspapers and magazines report a death or an inquest, the rules around reporting of suicide as well as how we can help.
-
Help with press intrusion
What to do if you are worried about potential media intrusion, including how our private advisory notices work.
-
Contact with the media for survivors of sexual offences
This information covers the rules the press should follow when reporting on sexual offences and can help you to decide whether you want to speak to the press.
-
Journalism: Children’s rights
This information is for individuals who are concerned about an article featuring a child, or the impact of a journalist’s behaviour on the wellbeing of a child.
-
Domestic abuse
Understand the rules the press should follow when reporting on domestic abuse and other advice around talking to the press.
-
Reporting suicide
Understand the rules the press should follow when reporting on suicide and with help to decide if you want to speak to the press or not
Important resources
Need to make a complaint?
Details on how to make and complaint and the complaints process can be found here.
Are you being harassed?
IPSO can help if you are being harassed by journalists.