Freedom. Responsibility. Truth.

Fact-Checking Policy

Verification Process

Source Credibility

Demarcation of Satirical Content

Transparency and Responsibility

Reference Framework and Standards

Final Provision

Fact-Checking Policy

1. Introduction

The fact-checking policy of the Plenum.ba platform defines procedures and standards for ensuring the accuracy and credibility of information published on the portal.Plenum.ba recognizes the importance of responsible journalism and the precise distinction between informative and satirical content.

Primary goals of the policy:

preventing the spread of disinformation,
strengthening the portal's credibility,
preserving public trust,
respecting professional and international fact-checking standards.

2. Verification Process

Every author is obliged to verify all facts before publication. The process includes:

The "two independent sources" principle

Key facts must be confirmed by at least two independent sources.

Documentation review

Relying on primary documents, official databases, and public registers.

Direct testimony

Statements and testimonies must be verified and documented by the authors.

3. Source Credibility

Plenum.ba relies on the following types of sources:

primary and official documents (laws, official reports, registers),
verified databases and statistical records,
direct testimony and statements from relevant subjects.

Unreliable sources, anonymous claims without confirmation, or unofficial social media sources are unacceptable for factual confirmation of content.

4. Demarcation of Satirical Content

Plenum.ba has a special category, Satire, in which it publishes satirical, humorous, or commentary content.

Content from the Satire category is clearly marked as such.
Satirical texts and visuals do not represent facts and are not subject to fact-checking.
Clear labeling prevents misinterpretation by readers or fact-checking organizations.

In this way, readers are ensured a distinction between informative and humorous content.

5. Transparency and Responsibility

Plenum.ba commits to:

transparent citation of sources,
correction of eventual errors in accordance with the Correction Policy,
consistent adherence to ethical standards in all published content.

Every fact-check is recorded within the independent editorial process and forms part of the professional archive.

6. Reference Framework and Standards

This policy is based on international and local standards:

IFCN Code of Principles - standards of the International Fact-Checking Network.
Methodological standards of the Raskrinkavanje.ba platform - local authority for fact-checking in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Code for Print and Online Media BiH - articles relating to accuracy and media responsibility.

7. Final Provision

The fact-checking policy of Plenum.ba represents the foundation of professional, responsible, and credible journalism.
Consistent adherence to this policy distinguishes the portal from sources of disinformation, ensures public trust, and supports high standards of investigative and daily journalism.
Content in the Satire category serves exclusively for entertainment or commentary reflection and never for the spread of disinformation.

Freedom. Responsibility. Truth.

Fact-Checking Policy

Verification Process

Source Credibility

Demarcation of Satirical Content

Transparency and Responsibility

Reference Framework and Standards

Final Provision

Fact-Checking Policy

1. Introduction

Primary goals of the policy:

2. Verification Process

The "two independent sources" principle

Documentation review

Direct testimony

3. Source Credibility

4. Demarcation of Satirical Content

5. Transparency and Responsibility

6. Reference Framework and Standards

7. Final Provision

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