Last Updated: April 2026
Welcome to denisemeriche.com. This site is an independent journalistic platform. As a member of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), I operate under a strict code of conduct to ensure accuracy, fairness, and the protection of the public interest.
1. Intellectual Property & Copyright Protection
© 2026 Denise Meriche. All Rights Reserved.
All original content—including investigative articles, photography of Wandsworth heritage and HMP Wandsworth, maritime features, and animal welfare reports—is the intellectual property of Denise Meriche and is protected under the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
• Anti-AI Scraping: Use of any “web crawler,” “bot,” or AI “large language model” to scrape, index, or train on content from this website is strictly prohibited without a prior written licensing agreement.
• Syndication: Full reproduction of any article is prohibited. Brief extracts (up to 75 words) may be quoted for review or news reporting, provided a functional link to denisemeriche.com is included.
• Photography: Images of London architecture and heritage sites are published under “Freedom of Panorama” (Section 62, CDPA 1988).
2. Trademark & Logo Disclaimer (Fair Dealing)
This website features the logos of various organisations—including but not limited to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, the RHS, Wandsworth Council, and the Oyster Boat Show—within the “Independent Editorial & Investigative Coverage” section.
• Editorial Use Only: These logos are used purely for news reporting and identification purposes to signal the subjects of my journalistic investigations.
• No Affiliation: Their appearance does not imply an endorsement, partnership, or official affiliation with denisemeriche.com. I am an independent reporter covering these entities under the “Fair Dealing” exceptions of the Trade Marks Act 1994.
3. Editorial Integrity & Legal Defences
In accordance with the UK Defamation Act 2013, the following protections apply to all published works:
• Public Interest (Section 4): Reporting on state institutions (such as HMP Wandsworth) or large-scale charities (such as Battersea Dogs & Cats Home) is conducted in the public interest. I take all reasonable steps to verify facts and provide balanced viewpoints.
• Honest Opinion (Section 3): Social observations and cultural critiques (e.g., “Bus Etiquette” or “Quiet Luxury Branding”) are protected as “Honest Opinion,” held in good faith and based on true facts.
• Anti-SLAPP Clause: I reject the use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). Any attempt to use legal intimidation to suppress public interest reporting will be reported to the National Union of Journalists.
4. Privacy & Data Protection (UK GDPR)
I comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Journalistic Exemption: Under the ICO Data Protection and Journalism Code, I may process personal data for “journalistic purposes” (including interview notes and investigative leads) without prior consent where publication is in the public interest.
• Data Security: I do not sell your data. If you contact me via this site, your details are kept confidential.
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5. Institutional & Security Compliance
• HMP Wandsworth: Reporting complies with the Prison Act 1952. I do not publish sensitive operational data, security layouts, or unauthorised imagery that could compromise the safety of the estate or its staff.
• Heritage & Architecture: Analysis of heritage sites is provided for educational and cultural purposes. All historical data is researched for accuracy, though status may change over time.
6. Corrections & Transparency
Accuracy is fundamental to my work. If you believe a factual error has been made regarding heritage data, sports statistics, or institutional reporting:
• Please contact me with evidence of the error.
• Validated corrections will be published promptly with a “Clear Correction” notice at the foot of the original article.
7. Limitation of Liability & Jurisdiction
The information on denisemeriche.com is for informational and entertainment purposes and does not constitute legal, architectural, or professional veterinary advice. I am not liable for actions taken by readers based on this content.
This policy and all content on this site are governed by the laws of England and Wales.