Interviews should reflect what was actually said.
When an interview is edited in a way that changes its meaning, it can leave audiences with a false impression of the person being interviewed.
This can happen in a number of ways.
Key context may be removed, altering the
The PJP exists to help all victims of press abuse.
- We have talked about trust, accountability, fairness, and the real impact reporting can have on people’s lives. We have challenged the idea that media harm only affects public figures. We have highlighted why strong standards support, rather than weaken, a free press. We have
- MYTH: Once a story is published, that’s the end of it. REALITY: There may still be ways for individuals to challenge inaccuracies, request corrections, or seek other forms of redress. A common assumption is that once something appears in the press, nothing further can be done.
- Save the Date! 📅 13 October 2026 The next Press Justice Project Conference: Sexism in the Media: Impact, Cases and Responses More information coming soon.
- When a newspaper, website, or broadcaster gets something wrong, they may publish a correction or apology. Prominence is about how easy that correction is to find. If the original story was highly visible, many people believe the correction should be just as noticeable. After

