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Statement on "Charter for Scientific Researchers"

Preamble

In order to promote the sound development of scientific research in Japan, the Science Council of Japan (JSC) recommended twice, in 1962 and in 1976, that the government prepare for the enactment of a Basic Act on Scientific Research to define its responsibility and urged the government to enact such a law. The Council has prepared and hereby issues a "Charter for Scientific Researchers" to complement the proposed Basic Act on Scientific Research, and itself resolves to abide by this "Charter." The Council thus makes public the responsibility of scientific researchers themselves, and expects the researchers of Japan to accomplish their tasks in accordance with the spirit of the "Charter."

Charter for Scientific Researchers

Science enriches human life by the rational search for truth with actual evidence and also by applying the...