Foxhams Editorial Code of Practice
At Foxhams, maintaining the highest standards of ethical and professional journalism is integral to our credibility and prosperity. Our commitment to upholding these standards is exemplified through the Foxhams Editorial Code, which serves as the guiding framework for our journalistic practices. Adherence to this code is obligatory for all Foxhams editorial personnel, ensuring ethical conduct and excellence in our work
CONTENTS:
Introduction
Editorial Standards
Corrections & Complaints
Financial Reporting & Disclosure
Conflict of Interest
External Engagements
Sourcing and Attribution
Artificial Intelligence
Plagiarism
Social Media Usage
Recording of Communication
INTRODUCTION At Foxhams, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical journalism and professional conduct. Every member of our editorial team is expected to adhere to principles of accuracy, independence, integrity, and honesty across all media platforms. Our commitment to these standards is essential to the integrity and success of our editorial content.
EDITORIAL STANDARDS Foxhams adopts a stringent editorial code to govern the conduct of its journalists and contributors, ensuring compliance with recognized industry standards and legal requirements. Upholding unfettered editorial freedom within ethical considerations is crucial to our credibility and trustworthiness.
CORRECTIONS & COMPLAINTS Team members must promptly report significant factual errors to the corrections team for appropriate rectification. Any received complaints related to our content or journalistic activities should be escalated to designated editors and legal counsel for swift resolution.
FINANCIAL REPORTING & DISCLOSURE To maintain transparency and integrity, our employees and contributors must refrain from exploiting privileged financial information for personal gain and must adhere to strict disclosure requirements in instances of significant financial interests.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST Foxhams’ journalists are required to avoid engagements that may present conflicts of interest with their professional responsibilities. We are committed to maintaining independent and unbiased reporting, and employees should refrain from accepting gifts or hospitality that may compromise our editorial integrity.
EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENTS Approval must be sought for all speaking engagements and freelance commissions to ensure alignment with our commitment to accuracy, independence, and transparency.
SOURCING AND ATTRIBUTION Adhering to strict sourcing and attribution guidelines is paramount to our commitment to accuracy and trustworthiness. Our journalists are expected to maintain high standards in verifying information and attributing sources appropriately.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The use of generative AI tools for editorial content creation must adhere to stringent approval processes to ensure accuracy and suitability for publication.
PLAGIARISM Foxhams prohibits plagiarism and requires proper attribution and acknowledgment of external sources to maintain journalistic integrity
SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE Employees must uphold the reputation of Foxhams when engaging on social media platforms, maintaining professionalism and refraining from inflammatory or controversial interactions.
RECORDING OF COMMUNICATIONS Recording of telephone conversations is prohibited without the consent of all parties involved, except in exceptional journalistic circumstances following approval from in-house legal counsel and editorial leadership.
Last updated: December 2023 © Foxhams Limited
