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Code Review: Call for evidence

From 2020-2022 Impress undertook a comprehensive review of its Standards Code and Guidance, led by its Code Committee.

The first stage of the Code review involved a call for evidence, open between 23 November 2020 and 26 February 2021. Through this process we invited submissions and evidence on a specific range of issues to help us draft a revised Impress Standards Code that continues to be relevant and fit for purpose in the changing world we live in.

Call for evidence report

This report provides a summary of the submissions from individuals and organisations received during our open call for evidence on seven key themes:

accuracy
children
discrimination
fairness
harassment
journalism online
public safety

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Please note the below submissions do not reflect the views of the Impress Executive, Board or Code Committee – rather they reflect the views of those that submitted responses to the Call for Evidence. Impress engages widely with the public to seek views that are representative of the general population and its diverse communities.

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