Press Council warns publishers to take ‘greater care’ with distressing videos

The Australian Press Council has warned publishers to take greater care in warning viewers before showing distressing content in a ruling dismissing a complaint against news.com.au over a story describing an attack on a Brazilian transgender woman.

While the embedded video did feature a warning prior to running, the Press Council warned publications should take greater steps to ensure viewers are properly informed about the nature of potentially distressing content before proceeding.