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Editorial Policy

The standards guiding how The Linguist selects, prepares and presents its journalism.

Accuracy and verification

Claims should be checked against credible evidence. Headlines and summaries must accurately represent the article.

Fairness

People and organisations facing material criticism should receive a reasonable opportunity to respond where circumstances permit.

Independence

Editorial decisions should not be improperly influenced by advertisers, sponsors or personal interests. Sponsored material must be labelled.

Opinion and analysis

Opinion, commentary and analysis should be identified clearly.

Sources and attribution

Information, quotations, photographs and external material should be attributed appropriately.