The New Danish Research Misconduct etc. Act
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The New Danish Research Misconduct etc. Act
What is this about?
This act, passed in 2017, establishes the Danish Committee on Research Misconduct, which replaces the former Danish Committees on Scientific Dishonesty. This law also defines the scope of research misconduct and codifies misconduct proceedings, appeals procedures etc.
Why is this important?
Under this law, the definitions and procedures for the identification and handling of research misconduct are uniform within the country; thus, there it little room for ambiguity or differences of practice among institutions. It also states clearly the extent of responsibilities of Danish research institutions and those of the Danish Committee on Research Misconduct.
