Corrections Policy

Accuracy

Every article published in The Consilium is reviewed by an editor before publication. We check facts, verify figures, and confirm the integrity of arguments. Despite these efforts, errors occasionally occur: in statistics, in the spelling of names, in the attribution of quotes, or in matters of interpretation. When they do, we correct them.

We do so openly: we do not quietly revise copy or leave a known error to stand.

What we correct

We will issue a correction for any factual error, including but not limited to:

• Incorrect statistics, data, or figures
• Misattributed or inaccurately quoted statements
• Errors in names, titles, or organisational affiliations
• Factual claims that are demonstrably false
• Significant misrepresentations of an individual's published views

We distinguish corrections from updates. A correction acknowledges that something we published was wrong at the time of publication. An update reflects information that has changed since publication: for example, a policy that has since been amended, or a situation that has developed further. Both are labelled clearly on the article.

How to submit a correction request

If you believe we have published an error, please contact us using one of the following methods:

When contacting us, please include:

• The title and URL of the article in question
• The specific claim or passage you believe to be incorrect
• The evidence you are relying on for your correction
• Your name and contact details (we may follow up with questions)

Our process

We aim to acknowledge all correction requests within 48 hours of receipt and to resolve them within five working days. Where a claim requires additional research or verification, we will advise you of the expected timeline.

Once a correction has been verified and approved by a senior editor:

• A correction notice is added to the top of the article, alerting readers that the piece has been updated
• A correction note at the end of the article states exactly what was changed, and when
• The original error is not silently deleted; the nature of the correction is explained
• The article's timestamp is updated to reflect the correction

We do not remove articles from the record except in exceptional circumstances, for example where continued publication would cause harm or where an article has been found to be substantially fabricated. In such cases, we publish a note explaining why the article has been removed.

Responding to readers

We appreciate all correction requests, even those that turn out not to require a change. We will always explain our reasoning if we decide that a correction is not warranted. Factual disputes are different from differences of interpretation or opinion: we will not issue a correction because a reader disagrees with an author's analysis or conclusions.

Contact the editorial team

For all editorial enquiries, including corrections, complaints, and feedback, please contact us at theconsilium.editor@gmail.com. We read and respond to every message.