2. Freedom and responsibility in science

The principle that the free and responsible practice of science is fundamental to scientific advancement and human and environmental wellbeing is enshrined in the Council’s statutes.

2. Freedom and responsibility in science

Within the Council, work to advocate for the free and responsible practice of science is overseen by the Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science (CFRS).

Find out more about CFRS and read the latest statements and advisory notes from the Commitee.

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Advocating for and defending scientific freedom and the responsible practice of science

The work of CFRS expanded considerably in 2020, both in terms of the projects being undertaken, and of the case work involved.

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New initiatives to strengthen scientific freedom and responsibility in the contemporary world

An Expert Writing Group was established to develop a paper that will be extremely important to the work of CFRS in the coming years, Scientific Freedom and Responsibility in the 21st Century: a contemporary perspective on the responsible practice of science.

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