How We Work

This page explains how Project Open Gov gathers, uses and presents information across the site.

How information moves through this site

Workflow showing how information is gathered, prepared, reviewed and published on Project Open Gov.

Gather

  • Project Open Gov is based primarily on official public sources. These may include parliamentary records, government publications, official voting information, committee material and other public documents relevant to the subject being explained.
  • The aim is to rely on material that is public, verifiable and relevant to the subject being covered.

Prepare

  • Information is gathered and organised so that it can be presented more clearly for readers. The aim is to improve understanding, not to change the meaning of the original material.
  • Summaries and explanations are intended to be written in plain English wherever possible, so that readers can follow events and processes more easily.

Review

  • Content is prepared with the aim of describing what has happened, what is being proposed, or how a process works, without promoting a party-political position.
  • Where political statements or views are referenced, they should be clearly attributed.
  • Information may be checked against original parliamentary or government records before publication where appropriate.

Publish

  • Project Open Gov aims to explain official information clearly, but it does not replace the official record.
  • Where appropriate, the site may signpost readers towards original official sources for fuller detail.
  • Official parliamentary and government sources remain the authoritative source, and readers should consult them directly where complete detail is required.

Corrections and clarifications

  • Project Open Gov aims to present information clearly and accurately. If an error is identified, the site may correct or clarify the relevant content.
  • Where appropriate, corrections or clarifications may be reflected in the wording of a page or summary after publication.
  • Readers who believe something is inaccurate or unclear are welcome to get in touch through the Contact page.

A note for readers

Project Open Gov is still under development, and its methods and features may continue to evolve over time. The aim is to build a site that is useful, transparent and easy to understand.

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