Paul Mundy and Bob Huggan 1 Interviewees’ and reporters’ rights

Paul Mundy and Bob Huggan Your rights as an interviewee (1) To know the topic(s) in advance To know the identity of the reporters and their affiliation To state your key points and, if appropriate, to restate them To have some control over the interview environment To bring up relevant topics and points not specifically asked for in the interviewer’s questioning

Paul Mundy and Bob Huggan Your rights as an interviewee (2) To know how the interview will be used and whether others are being interviewed for the same story, and who they are To respond to accusations To correct misinformation during the interview or immediately afterwards To ask for a restatement of questions To finish a response without interruption as long as you are concise

Paul Mundy and Bob Huggan Reporters’ rights (1) To have reasonable access to legitimate news sources To have deadlines and logistical needs considered To receive a timely response to an inquiry To have a relevant question answered directly To receive, if available, printed background material or photographs to support the interview information

Paul Mundy and Bob Huggan Reporters’ rights (2) To conduct follow-up inquiries for clarification To receive corrections later if incorrect statements were accidentally given during the interview To redirect the discussion to the subject of the interview To evaluate and report the information as they see it To the same amount of courtesy and respect that you want