Review of the code of practice for scientific advisory committees and councils
Detail of outcome
We have revised the Code of Practice following extensive discussions with our stakeholders, and taking into account the response to this public consultation.
Detail of feedback received
We received 15 responses to this consultation which focused on:
- independence
- transparency (including publications)
- diversity and inclusion
All respondents addressed these subjects with some focusing more on lay members representation and open meetings.
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation seeks views on the revised ‘Code of practice for scientific advisory committees and councils’ (CoPSAC).
The CoPSAC is a guidance document that applies to any science advisory committee or council, affiliated to one or more organisations within government, that provides independent expert advice to facilitate decision making.
See the current version of CoPSAC.
Please don’t send responses by post at the moment as we may not be able to access them.
Documents
Last updated 14 December 2021 + show all updates
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The Code of Practice (CoPSAC) has been revised and republished.
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First published.