Guidance

Handling media attention after a major incident

Guidance for the public on handling attention from the media after a major incident.

• From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Home Office and Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (2017 to 2023)
• Published: 3 January 2018
• Last updated: 1 June 2026
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  1. 1 June 2026

     Content updated to reflect changes in support arrangements.

  2. 18 June 2020

     Updated guidance about the types of complaints that the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) can investigate.

  3. 3 January 2018

     First published.

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Handling media attention after a major incident

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What to consider when deciding to talk to the media or broadcast journalists after a major incident, including what they can and cannot do and where you can access support.