Statement of ethical principles

1. The RSE has a diverse Fellowship drawing on the sciences, the humanities and public life, and, while Fellows may have different perspectives, will treat each other fairly and with courtesy
2. The RSE undertakes to commit to rigorous use of available evidence, criteria, and data, and to be willing to disclose our reasoning and stand corrected by better argument
3. The RSE undertakes to be aware of the volatility of social media, of the fragility of reputations and the need for careful consideration in public statements
4. The RSE undertakes to be scrupulous in disclosing any conflicts of interest when offering advice to or on behalf of the Society
5. The RSE undertakes to maintain critical vigilance against being overtaken by a prevailing consensus
6. The RSE undertakes to distinguish between what are personal statements and statements which might imply the support or agreement of the Royal Society of Edinburgh