Media centre

How we work with the media

Our researchers comment only on their own areas of study and on the evidence in published work. We do not take institutional positions on contested policy questions beyond what a given study supports.

• On the record

  Interviews are on the record unless another basis is agreed in advance. We can provide background briefings for context.

• Data and methods on request

  Every published figure comes with its source, sample and method. We are glad to walk a reporter through the underlying data.

• No pre-publication approval

  To protect our independence, we do not offer copy approval. We will always check quotes and facts attributed to us.

• Response times

  We aim to acknowledge enquiries within one working day, and faster where a deadline requires it.