Corrections: how we fix mistakes
In short
Reading the whole page takes about 3 minutes.
- If we get something wrong, we correct it and say so.
- Every correction is listed below, with its date and the pages it changed.
- Mistakes that could affect someone's safety are fixed first.
What counts as a correction
What do you count as a correction?
| Kind of entry | What it means | Does the page itself show it? |
|---|---|---|
| Publication | A version of the site, or a new page, went online | No; this is where a page’s record starts |
| Substantive correction | A fact, number, source, evidence grade or safety statement was wrong, and we changed it | Yes, with the date |
| Clarification | The facts were right, but the words could be misread, so we reworded them | Yes, with the date |
| Regulatory update | A law or a regulator’s decision changed after we checked it, and we brought the page up to date | Yes, with the date |
| Minor correction | A typo, a broken link or a layout fault | Yes, with the date; small fixes may be logged together |
We do not change a page quietly when the change matters. A substantive entry says what was wrong, what the page says now, and which source shows it. Each corrected page also shows the date near its title, with a link to this log.
How fast we act
How fast do you fix mistakes?
| Kind of mistake | Example | What we do | We aim to act within |
|---|---|---|---|
| Could affect someone’s safety | A wrong warning sign or a wrong step in an emergency | Correct the passage, or take it down until it is right; then look for the same mistake on other pages | One working day |
| Substantive | A wrong number, source, status or evidence grade | Correct and log it | Seven days |
| A law or status changed | A regulator decides something new | Update the page and its “checked on” date | As soon as we learn of it |
| Minor | A typo or a broken link | Fix it; log it with other small fixes | The next update |
These times start when we have confirmed the mistake against the original source. Checking can take longer when the source is hard to get.
The corrections log
What has been corrected so far?
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· Publication
The site went public on 23 October 2026, in English.
This is where the log starts. Any later correction to a page will be listed above this entry, with its date and what changed.
Affects: —
Newest entries are at the top. Each entry says which pages it affects.