diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index f3219814d7..d7ec05e008 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -38,5 +38,8 @@ If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
 
 - [ ] This bug fix is expected to need manual testing.
 
+**Checklist**
+- [ ] (BBC contributors only) This issue follows the [repository use guidelines](https://github.com/bbc/simorgh-infrastructure/blob/latest/documentation/repository-guidelines.md)
+
 **Additional context**
 Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 8d0ce1f077..f890826472 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -20,5 +20,8 @@ Dev insight: Will there be any potential regression? etc
 
 - [ ] This feature is expected to need manual testing.
 
+**Checklist**
+- [ ] (BBC contributors only) This issue follows the [repository use guidelines](https://github.com/bbc/simorgh-infrastructure/blob/latest/documentation/repository-guidelines.md)
+
 **Additional context**
 Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index b08fcd3369..261fe168b5 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ Resolves #NUMBER
 
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+- [ ] (BBC contributors only) This PR follows the [repository use guidelines](https://github.com/bbc/simorgh-infrastructure/blob/latest/documentation/repository-guidelines.md)
 - [ ] I have assigned myself to this PR and the corresponding issues
 - [ ] Automated jest tests added (for new features) or updated (for existing features)
 - [ ] This PR requires manual testing