1. Code of Practice for Statistics Edition 2.0
Ensuring public confidence in statistics
Ed Humpherson and Penny Babb
July 2017

2. Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

3. Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

4. A refreshed Code Alignment of analytical communities
Relevance in a data-rich world
Statistics as a public asset
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

5. Trustworthiness: trusted people, systems and processes
Confidence in statistics is dependent on the integrity of those producing statistics
Statistics production should be underpinned by strong leadership, effective and transparent planning and clear lines of responsibility
Sound professional and technical skills are needed to ensure good statistical judgement
The privacy of individuals and business information must be protected in the production and release of statistics and data
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

6. Quality: robust data, method and statistics
Using and understanding the most appropriate data sources is the foundation of producing robust statistics
Transparent judgements about statistical definitions and methods, together with judgements about strengths and limitations, are essential
Producers should demonstrate how they assure themselves that the statistics are robust and reliable
Statistics should be consistent and comparable, while remaining relevant to society
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

7. Value: statistics that serve the public good
Statistics must be equally available to all and not released partially to selected audiences
Statistics should help to clearly answer society’s important questions
Producers should understand and promote the variety of uses and potential uses of statistics
Statistics need to continue to evolve to remain relevant in a changing world
Statistics should be produced from data which have been compiled in an efficient way
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

8. Code 2.0 principles Trustworthiness Quality Value Integrity
Good governance
Statistical capability
Protected confidentiality
Quality
Suitable data sources
Sound methods
Assured data quality
Coherence
Value
Accessible
Insightful
Reflect the range of users and uses
Innovative
Efficient data collection and use
Trusted people, systems and processes
Robust data, method and statistics
Statistics that serve the public good
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

9. A user perspective
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

10. Universal principles allowing flexibility and voluntary compliance
Principles and practices of the Code fully apply
Meeting the framework in a proportional way
Voluntarily compliant with the principles of the Code
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

11. Code of Practice for Statistics
Consultation runs from 5 July for 13 weeks ending on 5th October
All responses will be very welcome
Online survey and Word version
Consultation pack will be available on our website, including:
Draft Code 2.0
A mapping spreadsheet from practices in Code 1.0 to Code 2.0
A data diagnostic tool for users
Road show seminars – in departments during July and September
Final Code 2.0 – likely to be in early 2018
Please send any comments or queries to
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

12. Any questions? Thank you regulation@statistics.gov.uk

13. What has changed? Trustworthiness Quality Value
Orderly release brought forward from Protocol 2
What has changed?
Trustworthiness
Integrity
Good governance
Statistical capability
Protected confidentiality
Quality
Suitable data sources
Sound methods
Assured data quality
Coherence
Value
Accessible
Insightful
Reflect the range of users and uses
Innovative
Efficient data collection and use
Trusted people, systems and processes
Robust data, method and statistics
Statistics that serve the public good
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

14. What has changed? Trustworthiness Quality Value
HoP role expanded and emphasised responsibility of all staff
What has changed?
Trustworthiness
Integrity
Good governance
Statistical capability
Protected confidentiality
Quality
Suitable data sources
Sound methods
Assured data quality
Coherence
Value
Accessible
Insightful
Reflect the range of users and uses
Innovative
Efficient data collection and use
Trusted people, systems and processes
Robust data, method and statistics
Statistics that serve the public good
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

15. What has changed? Trustworthiness Quality Value
Expanded quality and methods practices, building on QAAD framework, in response to Bean report
What has changed?
Trustworthiness
Integrity
Good governance
Statistical capability
Protected confidentiality
Quality
Suitable data sources
Sound methods
Assured data quality
Coherence
Value
Accessible
Insightful
Reflect the range of users and uses
Innovative
Efficient data collection and use
Trusted people, systems and processes
Robust data, method and statistics
Statistics that serve the public good
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

16. What has changed? Trustworthiness Quality Value
Specific practices related to coherence following Code Stocktake feedback
What has changed?
Trustworthiness
Integrity
Good governance
Statistical capability
Protected confidentiality
Quality
Suitable data sources
Sound methods
Assured data quality
Coherence
Value
Accessible
Insightful
Reflect the range of users and uses
Innovative
Efficient data collection and use
Trusted people, systems and processes
Robust data, method and statistics
Statistics that serve the public good
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017

17. What has changed? Trustworthiness Quality Value
Expanded principles included following Code Stocktake
What has changed?
Trustworthiness
Integrity
Good governance
Statistical capability
Protected confidentiality
Quality
Suitable data sources
Sound methods
Assured data quality
Coherence
Value
Accessible
Insightful
Reflect the range of users and uses
Innovative
Efficient data collection and use
Trusted people, systems and processes
Robust data, method and statistics
Statistics that serve the public good
Code 2.0 Consultation
July-October 2017