âYou live for those breakthroughsâ: an investigation into military tribunals on US airbases meant protecting those who spoke out
Guardian journalists have been uncovering cases involving US military personnel that bypassed British courts. It involved telling the stories of women who have been denied
Guardian journalists have been uncovering cases involving US military personnel that bypassed British courts. It involved telling the stories of women who have been denied important rights and protections, and safeguarding them as sources Support investigative journalism today When reporters talk about protecting their sources, it isnât always about protecting a sourceâs identity.
Some sources are prepared to go public. Others may have already shed their anonymity before a journalist gets in touch with them. But they all still need to be supported and safeguarded as their stories are brought to light.
âI try to ensure there are no surprises for them,â says Harry Davies, a Guardian investigations correspondent. âYou have to prepare them for the exposure
and talk them through what it will mean.â Continue reading...
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