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Groundbreaking New Standards for Police and Media Relations
The Policing and Media Charter aims to rebuild trust and reduce misinformation by providing clear guidance for police and journalists during major incidents, after two years of collaboration.
- On March 17 Gavin Stephens, NPCC Chair, highlighted the media's central role as the Policing and Media Charter launched at the Society of Editors' 'Future of News' conference in London, guiding police and journalists during major incidents.
- A national working group was established in late 2023 after the College of Policing's review into the Nicola Bulley investigation, leading to the charter's development after over two years of collaboration.
- The charter and accompanying guidance were jointly developed by the National Police Chiefs' Council, College of Policing, Crown Prosecution Service, Crime Reporters Association, Society of Editors and Media Lawyers Association, providing accessible rules on information release and court material requests.
- Organisers and senior figures say the charter will underpin stronger police-media relationships nationwide by forming the backbone of cooperation between police forces and media organisations, benefiting the public with accurate, timely information.
- In Greater Manchester recent reporting showed how trusted media can counter misinformation during crises, as Manchester Evening News helped clarify rumours in real time and launch materials provided the charter's public link.
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Media has 'central role' during major incidents, police forces told
The charter marks a new era for the relationship between journalists and the police, prioritising the public interest
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