Welcome to the Standards & Governance Hub for UKPoliticsDecoded.
This site brings together all of the policies, structures, and editorial standards that guide our work as a public interest civic publisher. It exists to provide clarity for readers, contributors, partners, and regulators, and to demonstrate our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and ethical journalism.
Our approach is grounded in the IMPRESS Standards Code, supported by clear internal arrangements, and designed to ensure that every piece of content we publish meets the highest standards of fairness, evidence, and public accountability.
Our Purpose
UKPoliticsDecoded was created to help people understand how UK politics works without partisanship, sensationalism, or oversimplification.
This hub explains the systems behind that mission:
- how we uphold editorial standards
- how we handle complaints and corrections
- how contributors work with us
- how we protect privacy and avoid unjustified intrusion
- how we cooperate with IMPRESS as our independent regulator
By making these structures public, we aim to build trust and demonstrate our commitment to responsible, evidence based journalism.
Core Standards & Policies
These documents set out the principles and processes that guide our editorial work.
Editorial Standards & Code Compliance Policy
How we apply the IMPRESS Standards Code, ensure accuracy, maintain neutrality, and handle corrections.
Read Policy →Privacy & Intrusion Guidance
How we balance public interest with respect for private life, including how we respond when individuals request no press intrusion.
Read Guidance →Cooperation with IMPRESS Policy
Our commitment to transparency, accountability, and full cooperation with our independent regulator.
Read Policy →Governance & Internal Arrangements
These pages describe the structures and responsibilities that support our editorial standards.
Statement of Arrangements, Policies & Personnel
How we handle complaints, manage conflicts of interest, maintain records, and ensure Code compliance.
View Statement →Governance & Accountability
How UKPoliticsDecoded is structured, how decisions are made, and how we maintain independence.
Learn More →Complaints Policy
How readers can raise concerns and how we assess complaints under the IMPRESS Standards Code.
Read Policy →Corrections Policy
How we correct inaccuracies and maintain a transparent public record.
Read Policy →Contributor Information
For anyone interested in contributing to UKPoliticsDecoded, now or in the future, these documents explain how we work and what we expect.
Contributor Terms & Ethical Clauses
The responsibilities, rights, and ethical expectations for contributors, including whistleblowing protections.
Read Terms →Whistleblowing & IMPRESS Hotline
Information on how contributors can raise concerns safely and without detriment.
Learn More →Our Commitment
We believe that trustworthy journalism requires more than accurate articles, it requires transparent systems, clear standards, and a willingness to be held accountable.
This hub is part of that commitment.
If you have questions about any of our policies or governance structures, you can contact us through the details provided on our main site.
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