Code of Practice for Statistics

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Code of Practice for Statistics

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The Code of Practice for Statistics sets the standards that producers of official statistics should commit to. The Code benefits all of us, as users and citizens. Compliance with the Code gives you confidence that published government statistics have public value, are high quality, and are produced by people and organisations that are trustworthy.

The Code of Practice for Statistics edition 3.0 has now come into effect. You can read a summary of what has changed.

Download a copy of the Code of Practice 3.0