Corrections Policy

Accuracy

Every article is checked before publication: pieces by our writers are reviewed and approved by an editor. We check facts, verify figures, and confirm the integrity of arguments. Despite these efforts, errors may still occasionally occur: in statistics, in the spelling of names, in the attribution of quotes, or in matters of interpretation. If they do, we will correct them. We do so openly and transparently, as we strongly believe in the importance of accuracy and accountability.

What we correct

We will issue a correction for any factual error, including but not limited to:

• Incorrect statistics, data, or figures
• Misattributed or inaccurately quoted statements
• Errors in names, titles, or organisational affiliations
• Factual claims that are demonstrably false
• Significant misrepresentations of an individual's published views

Corrections, clarifications and updates

We label every change to a published article for what it is:

• A correction acknowledges that something we published was wrong at the time of publication. We correct the text and say what was wrong and what is right.
• A clarification is added where a statement was not wrong but could reasonably have misled readers, or lacked important context.
• An update reflects information that has emerged since publication: for example, a policy that has since been amended, or a situation that has developed further. An update is not an admission of error, and we do not present it as one.

Each is labelled clearly on the article. Minor copy edits, such as spelling, punctuation or formatting changes that do not alter the meaning, are made without a public note, but are recorded internally.

How to submit a correction request

If you believe we have published an error, please contact us using one of the following methods:

When contacting us, please include:

• The title and URL of the article in question
• The specific claim or passage you believe to be incorrect
• The evidence you are relying on for your correction
• Your name and contact details (we may follow up with questions)

Our process

We aim to acknowledge all correction requests within 48 hours of receipt and to resolve them within five working days. Where a claim requires additional research or verification, we will advise you of the expected timeline.

Once a correction has been verified and approved by a senior editor:

• The error is corrected in the article itself
• A notice near the top of the article tells readers that it has been corrected, and links to the details
• A dated note in the Corrections section at the end of the article explains what was wrong and what is correct
• The original error is not silently deleted; the nature of the correction is explained
• The original publication date remains visible; each correction carries the date on which it was made
• Correction notes stay with the article for as long as it is published. They are not edited or deleted: if a note itself needs correcting, we add an amendment beneath it

We do not remove articles from the record except in exceptional circumstances, for example where continued publication would cause harm or where an article has been found to be substantially fabricated. A removed article is no longer available on the site, and neither are its correction notes. We will explain the decision to anyone who asks, as far as privacy, confidentiality and our legal obligations allow, and, where appropriate, publish a separate editor's note.

Responding to readers

We appreciate all correction requests, even those that turn out not to require a change. We will always explain our reasoning if we decide that a correction is not warranted. Factual disputes are different from differences of interpretation or opinion: we will not issue a correction because a reader disagrees with an author's analysis or conclusions.

Contact the editorial team

For all editorial enquiries, including corrections, complaints, and feedback, please contact us at theconsilium.editor@gmail.com. We read and respond to every message.