Last Updated: August 28, 2026
News Encase aims to provide readers with accurate and responsibly presented information.
Our fact-checking approach is based on verification, appropriate source attribution, editorial review and transparency about uncertainty in developing stories.
Source Verification
Before publishing significant factual claims, News Encase aims to consult credible sources appropriate to the subject.
Depending on the story, these may include:
- Government departments and agencies
- Police and other public authorities
- Courts and official legal documents
- Regulatory authorities
- Official company or organisation statements
- Research institutions and published studies
- Direct statements from relevant individuals
- Established news organisations
- Other credible primary or secondary sources
Where possible and appropriate, primary sources are preferred for important factual claims.
Multiple Sources
For significant or disputed claims, we aim to compare information from more than one credible source whenever reasonably possible.
A claim appearing on social media alone should not automatically be treated as verified fact.
Social Media and Viral Content
Photos, videos and claims circulating on social media require particular care.
Where appropriate, our review may consider the original source, date, location, surrounding context, official responses and reporting from credible organisations.
If information cannot be sufficiently verified, it should not be presented as confirmed fact.
Breaking News
Information during breaking events can change rapidly.
When important details remain uncertain, News Encase aims to clearly communicate that uncertainty rather than presenting preliminary reports as established facts.
Stories may be updated when additional verified information becomes available.
Quotes
Quotes should be attributed to their appropriate source.
News Encase does not permit the deliberate fabrication of quotations.
Statistics and Research
When reporting statistics, surveys, studies or research findings, we aim to identify the relevant source and accurately represent the main findings.
Research findings should not knowingly be exaggerated beyond what the underlying evidence supports.
AI-Assisted Content
AI tools may assist our editorial workflow, but AI-generated information is not treated as an authoritative source merely because an AI system produced it.
Important facts generated or suggested by AI tools should be checked against appropriate sources before publication.
AI tools must not be used to knowingly fabricate sources, quotations, interviews or events.
Corrections
If a factual error is discovered after publication, News Encase will aim to address it in accordance with our Corrections Policy.
Readers are encouraged to report potential inaccuracies through our Contact Us page.
