Corrections & updates

A useful publication must be able to change its mind when the evidence changes and correct a factual error when it is identified.

Material corrections

When an article contains a material factual error, we correct the text and add a dated note explaining the substance of the change. We distinguish a correction from a later development that makes an earlier, accurate statement outdated.

Evidence first

A correction should be assessed against the article's actual claim and the source's scope and date. A different opinion is not automatically a factual error. Equally, a statement presented as fact cannot be defended merely by calling the whole article analysis.

Minor edits

We may fix spelling, formatting or broken links without a separate note when the meaning of the article is unchanged. A substantial revision receives an updated date and an explanation on the article itself.

Source links appear directly in each article so readers can inspect the supporting material. Our editorial standards explain how we distinguish evidence, scenarios and interpretation.