Content standards

 

Any comments on the Journal (Comment) must comply with these Content Standards, in spirit as well as to the letter. 

Comments must:

  • be accurate (where they state facts);
  • be genuinely held (where they state opinions);
  • comply with the law applicable in England and Wales and in any country from which they are posted; and
  • be relevant.

Comments must not:

  • be obscene, abusive, defamatory, hateful, inflammatory, pornographic or otherwise offensive;
  • promote discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age;
  • disclose the name, address, telephone or fax number, e-mail address or any other personal data in respect of any individual;
  • infringe any copyright, database right or trade mark of any person;
  • breach any legal duty owed to a third party, such as a contractual duty or a duty of confidence;
  • be in contempt of court;
  • be likely to harass, upset, embarrass, alarm or annoy any other person;
  • impersonate any person, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person;
  • give the impression that the contribution emanates from NS Partners;
  • advocate, promote, incite any third party to commit, or assist any unlawful or criminal act;
  • send to or place on the Journal any information that contains a virus or other harmful content; or
  • interfere with the operation or content of the Journal.