Abstract

It is essential that research and analysis conducted by and for government is of the highest possible standards to ensure that the government of the day can make well-informed decisions, leading to better outcomes for society. Analysts across government demonstrate their commitment to providing high-quality research through adherence to professional codes of practice. This GSR publication protocol complements these. Members of all analytical professions are expected to adhere this protocol when collaborating on the production of social research, as they do to the principles under their professional codes. Compliance with this protocol will help ensure that evidence produced by government is released into the public domain in a manner that promotes public confidence and scientific rigour. The protocol applies to government departments and devolved administrations covering England, Wales and the UK that conduct or commission social research. Non-departmental public bodies and agencies are not obliged to follow the protocol, although as it is a statement of good practice for the publication of social research and analysis, compliance is encouraged