The Ethical Policy Project is an independent think tank and policy advisory dedicated to ethical accountability in policymaking
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About Us
The Ethical Policy Project is a growing movement dedicated to ethical accountability in policymaking. Learn more about our vision here.
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Research
The Ethical Policy Project produces academically rigorous, non-partisan ethical analysis of the policy issues that affect the United Kingdom.
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Policy Advisory
We advise policymakers, civil society organisations and advocacy groups as to how policies can better meet important ethical standards.
AI Ethics: A Guide for The Confused Policymaker
At The Ethical Policy Project, we are dedicated to helping policymakers better understand and navigate the ethical challenges associated with the growing uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
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Short Read: Sunak's New Net Zero Strategy
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Short Read: Sunak’s Plan for Mandatory Maths A-Levels
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Bill Focus: The Government's Mental Health Review
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Bill Focus: The Government's (Leaked) Gambling Review
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Short Read: The Government's "Benefits to Bricks" Plan
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Short Read: Civil Service Recruitment Policy
At The Ethical Policy Project, we employ a robust philosophical methodology to assess the ethical status of public policy, which centres on the five principles of ethical policymaking listed below: rights, neutrality, sustainability, autonomy, and efficiency. These principles are used to evaluate concrete policy proposals, which are ranked according to our our distinctive grading system.
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Principle 1: Rights
Ethical Policies Should Respect Citizens’ Basic Rights
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Principle 2: Neutrality
Ethical Policies Should Be Neutral Between Citizens’ Conceptions of the Good
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Principle 3: Sustainability
Ethical Policies Should Meet Citizens’ Needs Sustainably
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Principle 4: Autonomy
Ethical Policies Should Promote Citizens’ Autonomy
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Principle 5: Efficiency
Ethical Policies Should Be Better Than Other Feasible Alternatives
