"Trustworthiness under pressure" with Ed Humpherson - Analysis in Government (AiG) Month 2026

Описание: An Analysis in Government (AiG) Month presentation by Ed Humpherson, Head of the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR)

When analytical work is under intense scrutiny, trust can be won (or lost) in moments... In this flagship AiG Month event, Ed shares powerful insights from OSR’s frontline role in safeguarding public confidence in government statistics.

Through a keynote rooted in real examples, Ed will explore what trustworthiness looks like under pressure: how quality, clarity, and transparent communication can strengthen public confidence, even in challenging circumstances. Drawing on OSR case studies where trust was at risk, he’ll discuss how early, open communication (central to OSR’s “intelligent transparency” standard) can prevent issues before they escalate and support better outcomes for the public.

You’ll also hear about key updates to the Code of Practice for Statistics, why trust remains its beating heart, and what this means for analysts across all government analysis professions.

Ed's presentation was delivered as part of Analysis in Government (AiG) Month, the UK's largest learning and development event for government analysts.