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Criminal Justice Hub Design System

Volunteer editor checklist

A simple checklist for volunteers before drafting, editing or publishing content.

Use this checklist before drafting, editing or publishing CJH content.

Before you start

  • Search the site to check the content does not already exist.
  • Identify the user need.
  • Choose the correct page type.
  • Check the source is reliable and current.
  • Confirm who owns the content.

While writing

  • Use British English.
  • Use short sentences and plain language.
  • Explain acronyms and legal terms.
  • Use headings that describe the section.
  • Use descriptive link text.
  • Do not paste large blocks of unstructured text.

Before publishing

  • Preview the page on mobile and desktop.
  • Check headings follow a logical order.
  • Check forms, links, downloads and tools work.
  • Add related content and tools where useful.
  • Set categories, tags and collection relationships.
  • Ask a staff editor to review if the content is legal, sensitive or high risk.

When to ask for help

Ask a content designer or staff editor if the content affects legal rights, uses sensitive personal data, could be misunderstood as legal advice, or does not fit an existing page type.