Tag: CIPR

Professional bodies join forces to call for renewed commitment to accuracy following IPSO ruling

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ) and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) have issued a joint call for journalists and public relations professionals to exercise care, scrutiny, and professional judgement in their work, following a recent ruling by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). In a joint statement – published below – responding to the ruling in the Fraser v Telegraph.co.uk case, both organisations emphasised that rigorous verification and adherence to professional standards remain essential to maintaining public confidence in both journalism and public relations, particularly at a time…

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CIPR writes to standards committee with concerns over proposals that reduce transparency

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has written to the Committee on Standards with concerns regarding proposals to remove the individual names of parliamentary staff on the Register of Interests of Members’ Staff.  The committee’s ‘Register of Interests of Members’ Staff: transitional provisions’ publication proposes that the move would provide greater protection for MPs staff although identified that the proposals “reduces transparency and accountability”. In its letter – published in full below – the CIPR has raised concerns that this would result in a significant and exploitable gap when…

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Chartered bodies urge government to champion professional standards to rebuild trust in public services

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has joined a group professional bodies representing more than 1.5 million people to write to the Government calling for stronger backing of Chartered and professionally registered status across key sectors, arguing it is essential to rebuilding public trust and driving economic growth. In an open letter to Pat McFadden, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the Chartered Week Alliance, a coalition of over 40 Chartered and professional organisations, asks ministers to take a lead in expecting and promoting professional registration and…

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Business leaders urged to prepare for the “material business risk” of political pressures

Stuart Mitchell

A new, independent report from the Business and Democracy Commission warns that political turbulence has become a direct and material threat to business stability, reputation, and performance and must be managed strategically by corporate leaders. ‘Navigating Growing Political Pressures’ – supported by Jericho Chambers, Ipsos, and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) – finds that the traditional boundaries between commerce and public life are blurring, creating immediate risks to a company’s reputation, operations, and licence to operate. Based on interviews with leading corporate figures and real-life case studies, the…

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CIPR raises concerns over PR firm’s unethical editing of Wikipedia

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations has called on public relations professionals to respect the rules of Wikipedia after allegations of “wikilaundering” by one PR firm were reported.  The Bureau of Investigative Journalism has alleged that Portland Communications used subcontractors to edit Wikipedia entries for clients to downplay unfavourable news and promote philanthropic activities. This goes against guidance published by the Institute.  The Institute reminds members, the wider PR industry, and those working in the creative industries that they must never edit any Wikipedia entry on behalf of a client,…

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