The PJP exists to help all victims of press abuse. pressjusticeproject.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mu62ivrgd52zAn Adjudication is the formal outcome issued when a complaint against a publisher is upheld. While a complaint might be resolved privately in other cases, an adjudication is a public acknowledgement that standards weren't met, making it an important tool for accountability. #Accountability28 Aug 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu62ivrgd52zhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mtk4g7joz726MYTH: Harm caused by media coverage is always temporary REALITY: For many people the effects can last far longer than the news cycle itself At The PJP we raise awareness of these issues support those affected & encourage conversations about how accountability & ethical journalism can work together20 Aug 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtk4g7joz726https://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mtc6ln426f2kWhat happens when a newspaper puts your name on words you never wrote? Anna Melton spent 11 months finding out. She joins us for Sexism in the Media, on NDAs, women in journalism and misogyny in the media. 📅 13 Oct 2026 🎟️ buff.ly/8gVHSXL17 Aug 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtc6ln426f2khttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3msyj5rhdui2p“The abuse did not begin online. It began on front pages, and the internet simply finished the job.” We are pleased to announce that @thatginamiller will be joining us as a speaker at Sexism in the Media: Impact, Cases and Responses on 13 October. 📅 13 October 🎟️ Book your place buff.ly/Qcmm1hk13 Aug 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3msyj5rhdui2phttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3msvy6n4jlp2sNew Blog! Artemus Jones in the 21st Century: Anna Melton v Associated Newspapers, is written by Alex Cochrane and explores a fascinating question: what happens when a newspaper publishes a story about a fictional person, but readers believe it is about someone real? read here: buff.ly/09t6jL012 Aug 2026 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvy6n4jlp2shttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3msjftzjxfa2dWe're delighted to welcome another outstanding speaker to our October event. On 13 October, Mandy Garner will join us for Sexism in the Media: Impact, Cases and Responses. We're looking forward to hearing her insights as part of what promises to be a thought-provoking discussion.07 Aug 2026 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjftzjxfa2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3msaqwfrsbp2rWhy does sexism in the media still matter in 2026? We're proud that Lisa will be joining us for Sexism in the Media: Impact, Cases and Responses, where she'll share her perspective on the impact of media intrusion, the treatment of women in the press, and why higher standards in journalism matter.04 Aug 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3msaqwfrsbp2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3ms6y55oldl2fYou are not obliged to speak to the press. If you decide to speak to the press, it is important to remember that anything you say may be published, quoted, or used as part of a news story. Learn more about press standards and the support available at buff.ly/kAkhhQQ #PressAccountability03 Aug 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6y55oldl2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mrq7s4xs4d2cMYTH: Ethical journalism slows reporting down. REALITY: Ethical journalism makes reporting stronger. Speed matters, but accuracy, fairness, verification, and accountability matter more. The journalism people trust is not always the first published. It is the journalism that gets it right.28 Jul 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrq7s4xs4d2chttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mrdpelbq4g2n📰 A Code of Practice is a set of rules that guides how journalists should report stories responsibly. It covers issues such as accuracy, privacy, harassment, and discrimination, helping to promote ethical journalism and public trust.23 Jul 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdpelbq4g2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mrah3a3er42kAnna's determination shows why access to support matters. No one should spend nearly a year fighting to correct serious media wrongdoing. We're proud to have supported her case and her pursuit of accountability. Please read and share her story. buff.ly/WEXhESU https://www.linkedin.com/posts/anna-melton-77674914_libel-defamation-medialaw-share-7485388764417077248-fpbC/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAj6wOcBRuIFwTbv9L_vMcQdMOYJm5G-q6o22 Jul 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrah3a3er42khttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mr45xpcnus2kInterviews should reflect what you actually said. Misleading edits, missing context, or inaccurate headlines can distort your views and harm your reputation. Know your rights. Learn more: buff.ly/xzk50mB20 Jul 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr45xpcnus2khttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mquknyazsx2wInformation matters. Accurate, responsible reporting helps people make informed choices and builds public trust. That's why the Press Justice Project champions information integrity, accountability, and fair reporting. Learn more: buff.ly/9117K5417 Jul 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mquknyazsx2whttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mqpjq5phoy2wMYTH: Once a story is published, that’s the end of it. REALITY: There may still be ways for individuals to challenge inaccuracies, or seek other forms of redress. Trust in the media depends not only on the freedom to publish, but also on the willingness to acknowledge and put right any mistakes.15 Jul 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpjq5phoy2whttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mqjxrtghbs23Save the Date! 📅 13 October 2026 The next Press Justice Project Conference: Sexism in the Media: Impact, Cases and Responses More information coming soon.13 Jul 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjxrtghbs23https://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mqa4k3dxot2uProminence is about how easy a correction or apology is to find If a news story receives significant attention, many argue that any correction should be given similar visibility. A correction that few people see may not effectively address the original error. #Journalism #MediaEthics #PressAbuse09 Jul 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqa4k3dxot2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mpyl4usuhx26A single image can shape how someone is judged. The choice of photo, crop, or caption can imply guilt, blame, or wrongdoing before any facts are read. That's why images in reporting must inform, not mislead. Learn more: buff.ly/b4nmu4J #PressJusticeProject #KnowYourRights #MediaStandards06 Jul 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyl4usuhx26https://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mpre542zcd2jWhen reporting is careless, misleading, or shaped to create drama, it makes it harder for people to take part in democracy with confidence. A healthy democracy depends on people being able to rely on the information they receive. Learn more about why accuracy matters at buff.ly/FlkNmAn03 Jul 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpre542zcd2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mpjsqduzj52dThe move to digital has not reduced the need for press accuracy, fairness, and accountability. It has made these standards even more important. The platform may have changed. The responsibility has not. Learn more about why media standards still matter at buff.ly/FlkNmAn #PressJusticeProject30 Jun 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjsqduzj52dhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mp5afqfn322u📰 Defamation occurs when a published statement harms a person's reputation. When it appears in print or online, it is often called libel. 📚 Explore more media and press abuse terminology in our glossary: buff.ly/R28it3L25 Jun 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5afqfn322uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3movoyxzo3e2hThere are times when continued press attention can become unreasonable. Repeated contact after clear requests to stop can become unreasonable and distressing. Learn about your rights and support: buff.ly/LYtEn0e #PressJusticeProject #KnowYourRights22 Jun 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3movoyxzo3e2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3monzvfvt7w2uBehind every inaccurate story is a real person People who never expected to see their lives discussed, misunderstood or misrepresented in public If details are wrong or context is left out, the effects can spread quickly, Stress. Isolation. Damage to personal and professional relationships19 Jun 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3monzvfvt7w2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3moiywuixjf2lSome people think that asking the media to follow clear standards threatens freedom of the press. It does not. A free press is strongest when it is trustworthy. Learn more about why accountability and trust go hand in hand at buff.ly/xAcTkog #PressJusticeProject #PressFreedom #MediaIntegrity17 Jun 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiywuixjf2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mo4gmcjlh52lWhy do we need to know he's Sudanese? That's the question we explore in our latest blog. A thought-provoking read on media ethics, headlines, and the power of language. Read the full blog here: buff.ly/MsSoI9t #PressJusticeProject #MediaEthics #Journalism #PublicInterest12 Jun 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo4gmcjlh52lhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mnzzuut3dn2q❄️ A chilling effect occurs when journalists are pressured to report on an issue a certain way, or avoid it altogether. Whether through influence, threats, or fear of consequences, the result is often less scrutiny, less accountability, and a less informed public.11 Jun 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzzuut3dn2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mnseunhl2v27Most journalism is carried out responsibly. But there are times when press behaviour can cross important boundaries. Knowing where the line is can help you recognise when press conduct may need to be challenged. Learn more about press standards and the support available at buff.ly/35I8Cth08 Jun 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnseunhl2v27https://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mnktggvp2y2yGood journalism matters. It helps people understand what is happening and make informed decisions. That is why strong press standards and real accountability are so important. Find out more about why press accountability matters at www.pressjusticeproject.org #PressJusticeProject #TrustInTheNews05 Jun 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnktggvp2y2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mndbxqolov2zToo often, harmful reporting is brushed off as harmless entertainment. But for the people involved, the impact can be very real. Stories shape how people are seen and judged. The public deserves journalism that values truth ahead of spectacle. Learn more - at buff.ly/xAcTkog02 Jun 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndbxqolov2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mmwvavlmqj2pIn journalism and media law, the “public interest” can sometimes be used as a defence in legal cases where information is published that could have affected someone’s rights, such as their privacy. The question to ask is: Was it really in the public interest to release this information?28 May 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwvavlmqj2phttps://bsky.app/profile/pressjustice.bsky.social/post/3mmp67fo4ju2bWhen a newspaper story implies blame or responsibility where it does not belong, lives are affected. Words matter. Headlines influence public opinion. The consequences of suggestion as fact can be serious. Visit buff.ly/35I8Cth to learn more about media accountability and the support available.25 May 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:ifnvjuv7ydcukpomvbirg3vs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmp67fo4ju2b