Investigations
Public-interest investigations.
An investigation is original work that establishes facts not yet known or not yet verified, with evidence readers can assess.
01Criteria
What makes a piece an investigation
Original research
It does not repackage published news: it produces new findings from documents, data or testimony.
Traceable evidence
Every relevant claim is linked to evidence described in a verifiable way.
Right to respond
Those named receive the questions before publication, and their response is reported.
Stated limits
The text states what could not be established and which questions remain open.
Human approval
Every investigation has identifiable editors who approve its publication.
02Possible outcomes
- Documenting an abuse or a responsibility.
- Refuting an unfounded allegation.
- Verifying that a stated result has been achieved.
The outcome depends on the evidence gathered, not on the initial hypothesis.
03Published work
No investigations have been published yet. This page will link to the publications’ verified work, with the date, the publication and the section.
04Tips