diff --git a/portality/scripts/journals_update_via_csv.py b/portality/scripts/journals_update_via_csv.py
index 9d5f61e6f..15d9ef418 100644
--- a/portality/scripts/journals_update_via_csv.py
+++ b/portality/scripts/journals_update_via_csv.py
@@ -189,6 +189,10 @@ def confirm_prompt():
 
             try:
                 if not args.dry_run:
+                    # FIXME: we have to validate, as this pre-filters conditional fields and makes other protections
+                    # on the form values.  This is not really ideal, as validate shouldn't really be changing the data!
+                    fc.validate()
+
                     # Save the update request
                     fc.finalise(email_alert=False)
                     print('Update request created.')