Description
Key Features:
- Coordinated Media Response: Outlines clear roles for Police Scotland, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), and offshore energy companies in managing media relations during an offshore incident.
- Guidance on Sensitive Information: Ensures the release of consistent and factual information to avoid speculation, protect victim families, and support ongoing investigations.
- Rapid Response to Media Demands: Provides strategies for handling immediate media inquiries, including the use of internal and external media communication structures.
- Cross-Agency Collaboration: Encourages cooperation between responding organizations to streamline media releases and avoid conflicting messages.
- Legal Considerations: Adheres to the Scottish Legal System’s guidelines, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting to protect potential future legal proceedings.
