Ethical Reporting Guidelines - Launch Event

Join the Press Justice Project (PJP) for the launch of the new Ethical Reporting Guidelines.

Most journalists aim to expose wrongdoing, inform the public, and hold power to account, but many face intense pressure and work in environments that don’t always support high standards or public protection.

Starting with climate crisis, mental health and suicide, and domestic abuse, these practical standards have been created by experts and practitioners from across civil society and the press, to raise reporting standards on the most sensitive and consequential issues of our time and are designed for newsroom use.

This event offers an opportunity to hear directly from those shaping and affected by media standards: including Press Justice Project Coordinator and media campaigner Liz Pendleton, and guests from journalism and civil society. Together, they will explore why ethical reporting matters and the role these guidelines will play in raising standards.

Whether you are a student, journalist, researcher, or interested in the role of the press in public life, this event will deepen your understanding of media ethics, accountability, and the real-world consequences of reporting.

The launch will include a panel discussion, audience Q&A, and a drinks reception.

23 April | 18:00–20:30 | Cardiff University
Free and open to all. Register to attend.