Accredited membership
Apply to join the register.
Membership is open to independent journalists and publications who commit to the IJSC Code of Standards. It costs £120 a year and renews automatically until cancelled.
1. Application
Complete the application form below, agreeing to the Code of Standards and confirming your identity is verifiable.
2. Identity verification
The secretariat verifies the identity and standing of the applicant. You may be asked to provide documentation.
3. Review & approval
Applications are reviewed against the code. Approved applicants receive a membership ID and are listed on the register.
4. Subscription
£120 annual subscription, renewing automatically until cancelled. Live payments are disabled until launch.
IJSC Annual Membership · £120 / year
Annual recurring membership subscription. Includes identity verification, public register listing, accreditation card eligibility, and access to complaints protection.
Optional Standards & Ethics Qualification Course · £395
A comprehensive self-paced training module covering the 29 Royal Charter journalism standards, contempt of court, privacy law, and practical ethics. Ideal for applicants looking to ensure their editorial knowledge meets accredited standards.
✓ Includes certificate of completion and verified ethics badge on public profile
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IJSC
Independent Journalism Standards Council
PRESS
MEMBER IDENTIFICATION
ALEX MORGAN
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Accredited · 2026
Membership identification. No automatic right of access.
ijsc.org.uk
Specimen official IJSC Member ID card issued to accredited journalists upon approval.
Not sure where you stand? Try the ethics self-assessment
A short, private check of your judgement against the IJSC Code of Standards. It's not part of your application and isn't recorded.
Application form
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