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class="gel-wrap"><div class="gel-layout"><div class="article-standard ise-l-section gel-layout__item"><div class="PromoGroup-module_root__2mTri"><ul class="PromoGroup-module_group__1AdaC"><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_feature__3kWK3"><div class="Promo-module_image__5V_L6"><div class="ResponsiveImage-module_root__1pKQt"><picture><source media="(min-width: 900px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/864x486/p07dkhhy.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1296x729/p07dkhhy.jpg 2x"><source media="(min-width: 600px) and (max-width: 899px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/512x288_b/p07dkhhy.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1024x576_b/p07dkhhy.jpg 2x"><source media="(max-width: 599px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400x225/p07dkhhy.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/800x450/p07dkhhy.jpg 2x"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p07dkhhy.jpg" alt="" class="ResponsiveImage-module_image__2kW4v"></picture></div><div class="Promo-module_inner___prsz"></div></div><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20190928152609/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Browse the Guidelines</a><span class="Promo-module_description__148mR">The Editorial Guidelines are the BBC's editorial values and standards. They apply to all our content, wherever and however it is received.</span></div></li><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_feature__3kWK3"><div class="Promo-module_image__5V_L6"><div class="ResponsiveImage-module_root__1pKQt"><picture><source media="(min-width: 900px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/864x486/p074q5vz.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1296x729/p074q5vz.jpg 2x"><source media="(min-width: 600px) and (max-width: 899px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/512x288_b/p074q5vz.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1024x576_b/p074q5vz.jpg 2x"><source media="(max-width: 599px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400x225/p074q5vz.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/800x450/p074q5vz.jpg 2x"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p074q5vz.jpg" alt="" class="ResponsiveImage-module_image__2kW4v"></picture></div><div class="Promo-module_inner___prsz"></div></div><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20190928152609/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Browse the Guidance</a><span class="Promo-module_description__148mR">Guidance notes supplement the Editorial Guidelines, with further explanation of their themes and practical tips.</span></div></li></ul></div><div class="PromoGroup-module_root__2mTri"><h2 class="PromoGroup-module_title__2_FBw">Information</h2><ul class="PromoGroup-module_group__1AdaC"><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_wide__4m694"><div class="Promo-module_image__5V_L6"><div class="ResponsiveImage-module_root__1pKQt"><picture><source media="(min-width: 900px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/432x243/p07dk1wq.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/864x486/p07dk1wq.jpg 2x"><source media="(min-width: 600px) and (max-width: 899px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/512x288_b/p07dk1wq.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1024x576_b/p07dk1wq.jpg 2x"><source media="(max-width: 599px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400x225/p07dk1wq.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/800x450/p07dk1wq.jpg 2x"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p07dk1wq.jpg" alt="" class="ResponsiveImage-module_image__2kW4v"></picture></div><div class="Promo-module_inner___prsz"></div></div><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20190928152609/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/news/editorial-guidelines-roadshow" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Editorial Guidelines Roadshow</a><span class="Promo-module_description__148mR">There are presentations on the new Editorial Guidelines planned for BBC premises across the UK. The Guidelines apply to all programme makers so all editorial teams are strongly advised to attend. The presentations will explain what’s changed and what’s not, helping you to get up to speed.</span></div></li><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_wide__4m694"><div class="Promo-module_image__5V_L6"><div class="ResponsiveImage-module_root__1pKQt"><picture><source media="(min-width: 900px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/432x243/p03r0jcx.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/864x486/p03r0jcx.jpg 2x"><source media="(min-width: 600px) and (max-width: 899px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/512x288_b/p03r0jcx.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1024x576_b/p03r0jcx.jpg 2x"><source media="(max-width: 599px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400x225/p03r0jcx.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/800x450/p03r0jcx.jpg 2x"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p03r0jcx.jpg" alt="" class="ResponsiveImage-module_image__2kW4v"></picture></div><div class="Promo-module_inner___prsz"></div></div><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20190928152609/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/news/use-of-social-media" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Use of Social Media</a><span class="Promo-module_description__148mR">Social media has significantly changed the landscape in which we operate. It is used routinely to share information and opinions, it can be a source of stories, a way of connecting with our audiences and a means of finding contributors. However, it raises significant issues for us and these have now been addressed throughout the Editorial Guidelines. </span></div></li><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_wide__4m694"><div class="Promo-module_image__5V_L6"><div class="ResponsiveImage-module_root__1pKQt"><picture><source media="(min-width: 900px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/432x243/p07fwh6g.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/864x486/p07fwh6g.jpg 2x"><source media="(min-width: 600px) and (max-width: 899px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/512x288_b/p07fwh6g.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1024x576_b/p07fwh6g.jpg 2x"><source media="(max-width: 599px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400x225/p07fwh6g.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/800x450/p07fwh6g.jpg 2x"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p07fwh6g.jpg" alt="" class="ResponsiveImage-module_image__2kW4v"></picture></div><div class="Promo-module_inner___prsz"></div></div><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20190928152609/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/news/duty-of-care" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Duty of Care</a><span class="Promo-module_description__148mR">We should treat our contributors honestly and with respect, and the care and consideration given to those taking part in our programmes is of critical importance. The new Guidelines include a meaning of “due care” – the level of care that is appropriate to the individual and particular circumstances. </span></div></li><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_wide__4m694"><div class="Promo-module_image__5V_L6"><div class="ResponsiveImage-module_root__1pKQt"><picture><source media="(min-width: 900px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/432x243/p03jn1hc.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/864x486/p03jn1hc.jpg 2x"><source media="(min-width: 600px) and (max-width: 899px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/512x288_b/p03jn1hc.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1024x576_b/p03jn1hc.jpg 2x"><source media="(max-width: 599px)" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400x225/p03jn1hc.jpg, https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/800x450/p03jn1hc.jpg 2x"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190928152609im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p03jn1hc.jpg" alt="" class="ResponsiveImage-module_image__2kW4v"></picture></div><div class="Promo-module_inner___prsz"></div></div><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20190928152609/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/news/anonymity" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Anonymity</a><span class="Promo-module_description__148mR">The updated Editorial Guidelines include more information around the use of anonymous contributors. 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