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Guidance

Handling media attention

Guidance for the public on handling attention from the media.

From:
Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Home Office and Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
Published
3 January 2018
Last updated
1 June 2026 — See all updates

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Handling media attention after a major incident

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Guidance on what to consider when deciding to talk to the media or broadcast journalists, including what they can and cannot do and where you can access support.

Updates to this page

Published 3 January 2018
Last updated 1 June 2026 + show all updates

  1. Content updated to reflect changes in support arrangements.

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

  3. First published.

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Update history

2026-06-01 00:01
Content updated to reflect changes in support arrangements.