Peer Review
Objectivity
Researchers who carry out peer review should do so to the highest standards of thoroughness and objectivity. They should follow the guidelines for peer review of any organisation for which they carry out such work.
Researchers who agree to peer review must be aware of and avoid bias throughout the review process.
Researchers acting as peer reviewers must declare any relevant competing interests and decline to peer review if they have significant conflicts.
Confidentiality
Researchers should maintain strict confidentiality and not retain or copy any material under review without the express written permission of the organisation which requested the review.
Research Integrity
While carrying out peer review, researchers may become aware of possible misconduct or have ethical concerns about the design or conduct of the research. In such cases they should inform, in confidence, an appropriate representative of the organisation which requested the review.