Guidance: Scientific advisory committees: code of practice and map of connections

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The Code of practice for scientific advisory committees (CoPSAC) covers all aspects of their governance. It provides guidance on the establishment, management and conduct of committees and sets out their relationship with the bodies they advise.

We revised and republished in 2021 following a public consultation.

The map of scientific advisory committees / councils (SACs) and arms-length bodies (ALBs), published in 2024, aims to represent the SACs and ALBs which provide science and evidence advice to government.

Published 22 November 2011
Last updated 15 March 2024 +show all updates

15 March 2024
HTML attachment in the form of a Map of Scientific Advisory Committees / Councils and Arms Length Bodies associated with government departments has been added. The wording on the landing page has been altered to reflect the addition of this HTML attachment.
14 December 2021
Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees (CoPSAC) updated to reflect changes in legislation and guidance - in particular revisions to paragraphs on independence, diversity and inclusion, and transparency.
19 August 2020
The advice on making public appointments to scientific advisory committees needs to be updated. Those making appointments should contact the Cabinet Office Public Appointments Policy Team (PAPT) for advice.
22 November 2011
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