Original editorial explainer / comment. Critical reporting becomes more reliable when subjects can respond to specific claims.
The context
A right-of-reply request should identify the substance of the planned publication in enough detail to permit a meaningful answer. Broad, vague accusations are neither fair nor useful.
Our analysis
Responses may contain new documents, corrections or disagreements. The newsroom must check them with the same seriousness as the initial material, without giving any interested party a veto over publication.
What to watch
We distinguish allegations, documentary findings, established court decisions and opinion in our coverage.
Editorial note: This is an original explainer, not a report of a newly investigated incident. It should not be read as a finding about any particular person or company.
We assess factual corrections and substantive responses. Verified changes are reflected in our reporting.
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