queerbeat believes that accurate, inclusive and public interest journalism can help build smart and empathetic societies.
queerbeat’s staff and its contributors are required to follow this Code of Ethics:
- Report facts, the origin of which is known to the journalist and the accuracy of which they have tested.
- Use original sources as much as possible in reporting. Verify information from multiple sources. Avoid single-source based stories.
- Do not print or broadcast information or stories without relevant context.
- Acknowledge and correct errors in the published story as soon as possible. Publish a correction note at the end of the story.
- Never plagiarise.
- Always attribute information or facts to sources.
- Identify sources clearly to allow readers to judge their reliability and motivations.
- Protect vulnerable sources by providing them the option of anonymity. Use heightened sensitivity while dealing with them. Explain them the potential consequences of publishing their stories or identifiable information.
- Take the consent of sources before reporting about them and publishing their names and other identifiable information.
- Avoid stereotyping persons or communities. Seek out diverse sources.
- Avoid real or perceived conflict of interest. Disclose such conflicts in cases where avoiding them is difficult.
- Deny any favours from sources which could compromise the integrity of the reporting and credibility of the story.
- Examine your own values and biases and whether they influence a story and, if so, endeavor to correct for this.
- Clearly distinguish journalistic content from advertising. Label sponsored content.
- Clearly distinguish between reporting, analysis, personal narratives and commentary.
- Do not obtain information by misrepresenting or hiding your identity.
- Do not provide or promise favours to sources to obtain information.